Philadelphia to Allentown/Bethlehem (PHL–ABE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA6542
AA American
BUS
8:20 AM
EDT TF
10:05 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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AA6565
AA American
BUS
10:30 AM
EDT TF
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA6543
AA American
BUS
1:35 PM
EDT TF
3:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA6544
AA American
BUS
3:35 PM
EDT TF
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA6545
AA American
BUS
6:50 PM
EDT TF
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6546
AA American
BUS
9:15 PM
EDT TF
10:59 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA6540
AA American
BUS
6:00 AM
EDT
7:30 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA6541
AA American
BUS
8:00 AM
EDT
9:45 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA6542
AA American
BUS
10:53 AM
EDT
12:34 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA6565
AA American
BUS
1:05 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6543
AA American
BUS
3:50 PM
EDT
5:45 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA6544
AA American
BUS
6:45 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Philadelphia to Allentown/Bethlehem
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 55 mi 1h 40m nonstop 28 1-stop hubs

PHL–ABE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 55 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–ABE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 BUS 1h40-1h50 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
BUS Surface Transport (Bus) – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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, PHL to ABE direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to ABE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
764
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
PHL → ABE
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
100%
Return
ABE → PHL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → ABE delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem.
Distance & Flight Time
55 mi / 88 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

PHL–ABE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Allentown/Bethlehem route.
Route details
Distance55 mi / 88 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to ABE flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 50m. The route covers 55 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from PHL to ABE. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, SYR, PIT, YYZ, RDU, IND, STL, LAL, SUA, PIE, PBI, MIA, PLS, PUJ, SXM, SRQ, LAS, ONT, SAN, MYR, SFO, RSW, CLT, ATL, BTV, MCO, FLL and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ABE to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHL to ABE

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHL to ABE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to ABE ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 55 miles (88 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.