Allentown/Bethlehem to Detroit (ABE–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Allentown/Bethlehem to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
424 mi 1h 19m nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ABE and DTW, connecting options are available through 23 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
IAD ~3h 53m CMH ~4h 4m CVG ~4h 9m MCI ~4h 40m STL ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
659
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABE → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
71%
Return
DTW → ABE
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric ABE→DTW PHL→DTW EWR→DTW
Distance from ABE – 55 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 7 6
Weekly flights 0 107 143
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 9m 1h 18m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights · Newark (EWR) to Detroit flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
424 mi / 682 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ABE–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance424 mi / 682 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: ABE
Full nameLehigh Valley International Airport
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take approximately 1h 19m. The route covers 424 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, CMH, CVG, MCI, STL, CHS, MEM, JAX, MIA, SLC, PUJ, LAS, JFK, MCO, RSW, CLT, ATL, ORD, PHL, FLL, SRQ, FWA and MYR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, EWR and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DTW

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABE to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to DTW ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 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 Philadelphia (PHL), Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).