Allentown/Bethlehem to Charlotte (ABE–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABE Airport Page →
480 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 34m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA5600
AA American
CR7
10:26 AM
EDT
12:08 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5156
AA American
CR9
2:25 PM
EDT
4:09 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5502
AA American
CR9
5:14 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5156
AA American
CR9
10:35 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5502
AA American
CR9
2:45 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
EDT
1h 50m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5671
AA American
CR9
10:34 PM
EDT Red-eye
12:16 AM+1
EDT
1h 42m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MYR Myrtle Beach 4h 14m G4 AABA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AMDLKE AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 20m G4 AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 24m AA AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 23m G4 AAEJA Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Charlotte flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AAEJANZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charlotte flights
RSW Fort Myers 5h 52m G4 AABA Fort Myers (RSW) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 6h 16m G4 AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 20m G4 AAADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charlotte flights
DEN Denver 7h 58m G4 AAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Allentown/Bethlehem to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 480 mi 1h 44m nonstop

ABE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABE–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR7, CR9 1h42-2h01 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ABE to CLT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
992
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABE → CLT
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
51%
Return
CLT → ABE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric ABE→CLT TTN→CLT AVP→CLT
Distance from ABE 42 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 21 32
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 58m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Charlotte is 0 hours the same as Allentown/Bethlehem.
ABE: EDT · CLT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

ABE–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 773 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 480 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ABE to CLT: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Myrtle Beach, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CLT to ABE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, AVP and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ABE to CLT

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ABE to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to CLT is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Myrtle Beach, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) and Philadelphia (PHL).