Charlotte (CLT) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on CLT–ABE: 3% 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, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 481 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CLT to ABE
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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 aircraft51%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CLT to ABE delayed?
- 24% of CLT–ABE flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CLT to ABE?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CLT to ABE?
- The scheduled CLT–ABE flight time averages 1h 50m over 481 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are CLT to ABE flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from CLT to ABE?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,928 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.