Atlanta (ATL) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 55 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 84% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.15
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 692 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to ABE
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (73%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 11 min |
| Thursdaybest | 89% | 5 min |
| Friday | 81% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to ABE delayed?
- 16% of ATL–ABE 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to ABE?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (73%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to ABE?
- The scheduled ATL–ABE flight time averages 2h 4m over 692 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are ATL to ABE flights cancelled?
- 2.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for ATL to ABE?
- Thursday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 78%.
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Based on 565 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.