United States to France · 3,953 miles (6,361 km)

Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG) flights

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12,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG) starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG): Air France and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 3,953 miles (6,361 km) apart. Air France and Delta Air Lines are in SkyTeam. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Montreal and Dublin and more.

How many miles DTW to CDG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France12,000–22,000$140.60–315.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Air France23,000$5.60
Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France25,000–50,000$204–508.50
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France34,700$45.60–255.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Air France42,000$56–112
Etihad GuestOn Air France45,000$29–233.50

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to CDG

Book DTW to CDG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to CDG with one stop

41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air France logo
    Air Transat logo
  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air France logo
    Air Transat logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)Delta Air Lines, then Air France and Aer Lingus
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air France logo
    Aer Lingus logo
  • Via London (LHR)Delta Air Lines, then Air France and British Airways
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air France logo
    British Airways logo
  • Via Halifax (YHZ)WestJet the whole way
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  • Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
  • Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)Delta Air Lines, then Air France and KLM
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Air France logo
    KLM logo
  • Via Reykjavik (KEF)Delta Air Lines, then Icelandair and easyJet
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Icelandair logo
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
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    Lufthansa logo
    Air France logo
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See all 41 in Routes

DTW to CDG: common questions

How many miles does DTW to CDG cost?

In economy it starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $140.60. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (23,000), Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000–50,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (34,700). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to CDG?

Air France (SkyTeam) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Paris (CDG).

How far is Detroit from Paris by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and Paris (CDG) are 3,953 miles (6,361 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DTW to CDG award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Detroit and Paris?

The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Dublin (DUB), London (LHR) and Halifax (YHZ). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.