| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 05, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-14962 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CIRCOR INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001091883 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-3477276 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 30 CORPORATE DRIVE |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | SUITE 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Burlington |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01803-4238 |
| City Area Code | 781 |
| Local Phone Number | 270-1200 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value Per Share |
| Trading Symbol | CIR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | true |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
