Flights Newark → Paris
EWR → CDG
Route overview
This flight route operates from Newark, where the airport opened in 2001, to Paris, with the destination airport handling over 67 million passengers annually. The journey is served by a variety of Boeing aircraft including the 767-400, 757-200, and 767-300 models.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Newark (EWR) → Paris (CDG) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes.
Heading to Paris: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Newark (EWR) to Paris (CDG) heads north-east for about 5,857 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 44m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 min (atfm); arriving into Paris it is 3.2 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 80% | 8 min | 1.8% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating EWR-CDG
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Frequently asked questions about EWR-CDG
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 4 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Paris, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
