| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 06, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 6, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FLOWSERVE CORP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 001-13179 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-0267900 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5215 N. O’Connor Blvd. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 2300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Irving |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75039 |
| City Area Code | 972 |
| Local Phone Number | 443-6500 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | N/A |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000030625 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | FLS |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
