Minneapolis to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (MSP–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,210 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 333 | 8h35 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
MSP–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to CDG
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSP to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to CDG ranges from 8 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,210 miles (6,775 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.