Flights Paris → Detroit
CDG → DTW
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, with Detroit. It is served by a mix of long-haul aircraft including Airbus A340-300 and A330-300, as well as Boeing 767-400, catering to one of the busiest destinations with over 28 million passengers annually at its airport.
The Paris (CDG) → Detroit (DTW) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 12.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Detroit the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Detroit: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Detroit (DTW) heads north-west for about 6,359 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 22m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Detroit it is 2.0 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% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating CDG-DTW
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-DTW
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 3 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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The Paris-Detroit route is about 6,359 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
