Flights Paris → Philadelphia
CDG → PHL
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Philadelphia. The high-volume destination airport serves over 28 million passengers annually, and the route is operated using a mix of Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 757-200 aircraft.
The Paris (CDG) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads west for about 5,985 km, a flight time of roughly 7h 54m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia 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% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating CDG-PHL
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Frequently asked questions about CDG-PHL
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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: American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines.
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The Paris-Philadelphia route is about 5,985 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.
