Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem (CLT–ABE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA5052
AA American
CR9
9:30 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA5671
AA American
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT
11:28 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA5553
AA American
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT
11:31 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA5600
AA American
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA5250
AA American
CR9
7:41 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA5052
AA American
CR9
1:13 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 480 mi 1h 53m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

CLT–ABE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–ABE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 CR9 1h53-2h 66% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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, CLT to ABE direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to ABE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
924
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
CLT → ABE
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
100%
Return
ABE → CLT
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → ABE delays →

Other ways to reach Allentown/Bethlehem from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Metric CLT→ABE RDU→ABE
Distance from CLT 130 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of CLT with service to Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m to 2h 0m.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

CLT–ABE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 773 km
Flight time1h 53m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to ABE flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport take approximately 1h 53m to 2h. The route covers 480 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from CLT to ABE. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILN, PIT, RDU, SYR, HPN, YYZ, IND, SUA, STL, PIE, PBI, MIA, PLS, PUJ, LAS, ONT, BTV, SAN, SFO, ATL, RSW, FLL, MYR, ORD, PHL, MCO, SRQ and MLB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABE to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU. 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 CLT to ABE

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to ABE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to ABE ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ILN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU).