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

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

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PHL Philadelphia 4h 15m AA AAAFAM Philadelphia (PHL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m AAG7NZ AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 5h 1m G4 AFDLVS Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 2m AA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
MCO Orlando 6h 39m G4 AFDLF9 Orlando (MCO) to Detroit flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 41m G4 AFDLKE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 7h 47m G4 ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 7h 52m G4 AFDLKE Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
RSW Fort Myers 20h 2m G4 DLVSWS Fort Myers (RSW) to Detroit flights
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Allentown/Bethlehem to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
424 mi 1h 19m nonstop

ABE–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
949
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 → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
DTW → ABE
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → DTW delays →

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 15 12
Weekly flights 182 223
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 39m 1h 41m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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 gate to gate.
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.

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 424 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, EWR and TEB. 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 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 is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Chicago O'Hare and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL), Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).