transatlantic · 9h 15m · 7,377 km

Miami to Paris

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, American's Flagship Business (787-9) edges out the field with a 6.5/10. In premium economy, American's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.

How we score → Last updated May 2026

Quick pick

Best business class: close call

Fly American. It has 14 more inches of legroom.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy: close call

Fly American. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy: close call

Fly Air France. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Data verified May 2026
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Flagship BusinessAmerican · Boeing 787-9 · 2016 cabinBest on route
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 60" pitchAvg. reliabilityPoints: Citi TYP
More legroom
6.5
Good
Seat 5.5·Amenity 7.9
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BusinessAir France · Boeing 777-300ER-AF · 2022 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchAvg. reliabilityPremium farePoints: Chase UR, Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP, Bilt
6.0
Good
Seat 4.7·Amenity 7.9

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Airlines on this route

Route insights

  • In business class, American's Flagship Business (787-9) edges out the field with a 6.5/10.
  • In premium economy, American's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, Air France's Economy (777-300ER-AF) edges out the field with a 5.0/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: American or Air France on MIA-CDG?

In business, Flagship Business on American Airlines's 787-9 scores 6.5/10 compared to Business on Air France's 777-300ER-AF at 6/10 — a narrow edge. American Airlines wins on legroom, bed length, while Air France leads in privacy. The key difference is 60" pitch vs 46" pitch.

Which is better in premium economy: American or Air France on MIA-CDG?

In premium economy, Premium Economy on American Airlines's 787-9 and Premium Economy on Air France's 777-300ER-AF are virtually identical at 5.5 and 5.5 out of 10. Premium Economy leads in seat type, but the overall experience is comparable.

Which is better in economy: American or Air France on MIA-CDG?

In economy, Main Cabin on American Airlines's 787-9 and Economy on Air France's 777-300ER-AF are virtually identical at 4.7 and 5 out of 10. Economy leads in legroom, but the overall experience is comparable.