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

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AA5600
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5250
AA American
CR9
7:31 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA5052
AA American
CR9
12:00 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA5052
AA American
CR9
9:30 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5671
AA American
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5553
AA American
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT
11:31 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Allentown/Bethlehem to Charlotte
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 480 mi 1h 34m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

ABE–CLT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 CR9 1h34-1h54 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
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
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
753
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
75%
Return
CLT → ABE
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
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 1 42
Flight time 1h 34m 0h 51m 1h 56m
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 34m to 1h 54m.
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 34m to 1h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 1h 34m to 1h 54m. The route covers 480 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from ABE to CLT. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, LUK, CHS, CMH, CVG, DTW, MCI, MEM, PIE, STL, JAX, MIA, DAL, PUJ, SLC, LAS, JFK, MLB, MCO, ATL, RSW, PHL, ORD, FWA, SRQ, FLL and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 34 minutes to 1 hours 54 minutes. 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

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) and Philadelphia (PHL).