Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Paris: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 51 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1. The city is 5 hours ahead of Detroit, where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most traveled route, with 21 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from DTW to CDG is with Delta at 23:15. Go for the first departure with Delta at 16:10 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from DTW to Paris.
Flying during a peak month like August? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can reserve a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris. Begin your trip at DTW and arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Delta is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from DTW to Paris, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You don't need a visa for France if you hold a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
DTW is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near DTW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Paris
R 3,652 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris. A return flight starts from R 8,535. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to Paris.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris is roughly 27 kilometres. It takes around 44 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CDG:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
As soon as your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Paris is approximately 19 kilometres from Paris Orly Airport (ORY).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 57 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to ORY. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from DTW to Paris:
Best time to go to Paris
June is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Paris in February when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from DTW to Paris sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are leading attractions which should be on any good Paris itinerary.
Complete your Paris trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Paris and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Paris.
