Chicago (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 277 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 6m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 654 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to ABE
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (75% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (45%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 21 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 37 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 23 min |
| Friday | 56% | 33 min |
| Saturdaybest | 73% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to ABE delayed?
- 35% of ORD–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 28 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to ABE?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (75% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (45%). 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 6m over 654 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are ORD to ABE flights cancelled?
- 3.3% 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 day of the week is most reliable for ORD to ABE?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 73% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Wednesday trails at 54%.
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Based on 332 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.