Allentown/Bethlehem to Philadelphia (ABE–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA6540
AA American
BUS
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
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AA6541
AA American
BUS
8:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA6542
AA American
BUS
10:53 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
EDT
1h 41m
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AA6565
AA American
BUS
1:05 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA6543
AA American
BUS
3:56 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
1h 56m
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AA6544
AA American
BUS
6:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA6542
AA American
BUS
8:20 AM
EDT TF
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA6565
AA American
BUS
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA6543
AA American
BUS
1:29 PM
EDT TF
3:17 PM
EDT
1h 48m
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AA6544
AA American
BUS
3:35 PM
EDT TF
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
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AA6545
AA American
BUS
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AA6546
AA American
BUS
9:15 PM
EDT TF
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 44m
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Allentown/Bethlehem to Philadelphia
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 55 mi 1h 30m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

ABE–PHL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 55 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ABE–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 BUS 1h30-1h56 33% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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 PHL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
568
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 → PHL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
91%
Return
PHL → ABE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric ABE→PHL TTN→PHL AVP→PHL
Distance from ABE 42 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 42 21 28
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 10m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
55 mi / 88 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 1h 56m.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

ABE–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance55 mi / 88 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 1h 56m. The route covers 55 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ABE to PHL. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JFK, IAD, LUK, DTW, CMH, CVG, CHS, FWA, MCI, MEM, STL, AFW, JAX, MIA, DAL, PUJ, SLC, RSW, LAS, CLT, MYR, MCO, ATL, ORD, FLL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PHL to ABE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, AVP and LNS. 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 PHL

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ABE to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to PHL ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 55 miles (88 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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