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

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Allentown/Bethlehem to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,494 mi 5h 33m nonstop -3h behind 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ABE and SFO, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ABE to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
638
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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 0 1 10
Weekly flights 1 132
Flight time 5h 33m 5h 11m 5h 55m
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 5h 33m. The route covers 2,494 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ABE to SFO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, MKE, BNA, GRR, PWK, DAL, LGA, MEM, SLC, CMH, CVG, MDW, DTW, CLE, AFW, STL, LUK, IAD, BED, SDF, LAS, CHS, AUS, BOS, DFW, JAX, SFB, PIE, JFK, MSY, PBI, NAS, MIA, RSW, LIR, ATL, CLT, PHL, ORD, DEN, FLL and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 5 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,494 miles (4,014 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MCI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ewing Township (TTN), Philadelphia (PHL) and Newark (EWR).