Chicago (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying ORD to ABE isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 69% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 654 mi
Best airline from ORD to ABE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Airmost reliable | 75% | 19 min | 4.3% | 115 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 67% | 28 min | 3.5% | 342 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ABE
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (82% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 19 min |
| Friday | 57% | 35 min |
| Saturdaybest | 77% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ABE delayed?
- 31% of ORD–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 25 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to ABE?
- Envoy Air has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 115 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–ABE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ABE?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (41%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to ABE?
- The scheduled ORD–ABE flight time averages 2h 8m over 654 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 31% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ABE flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 ORD to ABE?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 77% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 57%.
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Based on 457 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.