Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Charlotte (CLT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ABE–CLT: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 82% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 481 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABE to CLT
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 36 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 28 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABE to CLT delayed?
- 18% of ABE–CLT flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABE to CLT?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABE to CLT?
- The scheduled ABE–CLT flight time averages 1h 54m over 481 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are ABE to CLT flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ABE to CLT?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,958 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.