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Flights Paris → Minneapolis

CDG → MSP

8h 53m
Flight time (est.)
8.3
Average risk (Low)
2
Airlines

How long is the flight from Paris to Minneapolis?

The flight from Paris (CDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 8h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

Route overview

The flight route operates from Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Minneapolis. The destination city's airport serves over 31 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~6,775 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €600 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Paris (CDG) → Minneapolis (MSP) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 8.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Minneapolis the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.

Heading to Minneapolis: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Paris (CDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) heads north-west for about 6,775 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 53m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Minneapolis it is 5.5 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
7h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
15:53
Elevation MSP
841 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A330-200
Est. CO₂/passenger
~610 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Delta Air Lines (DL) 85% 1 min 0.8%
Air France (AF) 82% 28 min 0.0%

Airlines operating CDG-MSP

Frequently asked questions about CDG-MSP

The flight from Paris (CDG) to Minneapolis (MSP) takes about 8h 53m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.

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 2 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Minneapolis, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Paris-Minneapolis route is about 6,775 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.