Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Chicago (ORD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Chicago (ORD) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.9% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Envoy Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 81% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 38 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 654 mi
Best airline from ABE to ORD
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 81% | 21 min | 3.5% | 114 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 69% | 44 min | 4.1% | 342 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ABE to ORD
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 49 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 47 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 23 min |
| Thursdaybest | 87% | 12 min |
| Friday | 63% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 48 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 56 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft45%
- Airline operations32%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ABE to ORD delayed?
- 28% of ABE–ORD 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 38 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ABE to ORD?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 114 flights. 2 airlines flew ABE–ORD frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ABE to ORD?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ABE to ORD?
- The scheduled ABE–ORD flight time averages 2h 31m over 654 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are ABE to ORD flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 day of the week is most reliable for ABE to ORD?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 60%.
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Based on 456 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.