Allentown/Bethlehem to New York (ABE–JFK) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 4h 1m AA AAAVDL Philadelphia (PHL) to New York flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 58m AA AAAFAT Charlotte (CLT) to New York flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 30m AMDLKE AFAMB6 Atlanta (ATL) to New York flights
ORD Chicago 5h 36m AAG7NZ AAASAT Chicago (ORD) to New York flights
BNA Nashville 6h 2m G4 AAB6DL Nashville (BNA) to New York flights
MCO Orlando 6h 20m G4 AAADAF Orlando (MCO) to New York flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 40m G4 ADAFAT Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New York flights
DEN Denver 10h 32m G4 AFB6DL Denver (DEN) to New York flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 11h 41m G4 B6QRTP Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to New York flights
RSW Fort Myers 18h 15m G4 B6DLEI Fort Myers (RSW) to New York flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Allentown/Bethlehem to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 87 mi 0h 49m nonstop

ABE–JFK had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 87 miles in 0h 49m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ABE–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 100% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
867
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 → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
Return
JFK → ABE
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → JFK delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Metric ABE→JFK PHL→JFK EWR→JFK
Distance from ABE 55 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 3
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 0h 49m 0h 50m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
87 mi / 140 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 49m gate to gate.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

ABE–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to New York route.
Route details
Distance87 mi / 140 km
Flight time0h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take about 0h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 87 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ABE to JFK: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, EWR and ILG. 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 JFK

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ABE to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to JFK is about 0 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 87 miles (140 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL), Newark (EWR) and Wilmington (ILG).