Allentown/Bethlehem to San Francisco (ABE–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,494 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ORD Chicago 8h 2m AAG7NZ AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco flights
BNA Nashville 8h 11m G4 NZUAVA Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco flights
ATL Atlanta 8h 23m AMDLKE AFAMCA Atlanta (ATL) to San Francisco flights
DEN Denver 8h 33m G4 ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 36m AA AACACZ Philadelphia (PHL) to San Francisco flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 55m AA AACZFJ Charlotte (CLT) to San Francisco flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 20m G4 ADB6JL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Francisco flights
MCO Orlando 12h 44m G4 ADCMEK Orlando (MCO) to San Francisco flights
STL St Louis ~7h 45m LXJOZUA St Louis (STL) to San Francisco flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~7h 49m 2IMX Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Allentown/Bethlehem to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,494 mi 5h 33m nonstop -3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
704
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 → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
Return
SFO → ABE
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABE delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Allentown/Bethlehem

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric ABE→SFO TTN→SFO PHL→SFO
Distance from ABE 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 103
Flight time 5h 33m 5h 11m 5h 52m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ABE with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
ABE: EDT · SFO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem, it's 3:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 33m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

ABE–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Allentown/Bethlehem to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance2,494 mi / 4,014 km
Flight time5h 33m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABE to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Lehigh Valley International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 5h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 2,494 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Allentown/Bethlehem.
Yes, return flights from SFO to ABE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TTN, PHL and EWR. 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 SFO

Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ABE to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ABE to SFO is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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