Dulles to Allentown/Bethlehem (IAD–ABE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
159 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
PHL Philadelphia 3h 40m ACAVCM → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 6m AAACAT → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 44m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
ORD Chicago 5h 12m ACAVAZ → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
BNA Nashville 5h 36m AVAZCM → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
MCO Orlando 6h 40m ADAVAZ → G4 Orlando (MCO) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 8h 32m UA → G4 Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
DEN Denver 8h 34m AVAZCM → G4 Denver (DEN) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 12h 47m CMF9UA → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
PGD Punta Gorda 14h 43m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
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Dulles to Allentown/Bethlehem
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
159 mi 0h 33m nonstop

IAD–ABE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes ABE Routes IAD Live Flights ABE Live Flights IAD Delays ABE Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to ABE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PHL ~3h 40m CLT ~4h 6m ATL ~4h 44m ORD ~5h 12m BNA ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
863
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → ABE
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
0%
Return
ABE → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → ABE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Allentown/Bethlehem from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Metric IAD→ABE BWI→ABE
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 0h 33m 0h 27m
Departure OTP 56% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem.
Distance & Flight Time
159 mi / 256 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 33m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–ABE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Allentown/Bethlehem route.
Route details
Distance159 mi / 256 km
Flight time0h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: ABE
Full nameLehigh Valley International Airport
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to ABE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport take about 0h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 159 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ABE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ABE to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 IAD to ABE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to ABE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to ABE is about 0 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 159 miles (256 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).