Allentown/Bethlehem to Raleigh/Durham (ABE–RDU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 53m AA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 6m AA AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 32m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 5h 9m G4 AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 25m AAG7NZ AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 6h 2m G4 DLF9MX Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 47m G4 ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 17h 25m G4 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
RSW Fort Myers 18h 48m G4 MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORF Norfolk ~3h 23m TJ MX Norfolk (ORF) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Allentown/Bethlehem to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between ABE and RDU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to RDU.
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
722
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 → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
94%
Return
RDU → ABE
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ABE→RDU TTN→RDU PHL→RDU
Distance from ABE 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 109
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ABE–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ABE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, PHL 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PHL) and Lancaster (LNS).