Flights Paris → Washington
CDG → IAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, to Washington. Serving a highly trafficked destination with over 21 million passengers per year at the arrival airport, this route is operated using large aircraft such as the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing 777-300ER, alongside the Boeing 767-300 for more flexible capacity management.
The Paris (CDG) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 13.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Washington (IAD) heads west for about 6,198 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Washington 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% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating CDG-IAD
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-IAD
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 5 airlines: Air France, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Paris-Washington route is about 6,198 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.
