Raleigh/Durham to Allentown/Bethlehem (RDU–ABE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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376 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 59m AAASBA AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 9m AAIB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
ORD Chicago 5h 27m AAASCX AANZQR Chicago (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
BNA Nashville 5h 54m AADLWN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
MCO Orlando 6h 11m AFDLF9 G4 Orlando (MCO) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 57m ADB6DL G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
DEN Denver 10h 41m F9UAWN G4 Denver (DEN) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
STL St Louis 15h 25m F9WN UA St Louis (STL) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
RSW Fort Myers 25h 29m MX G4 Fort Myers (RSW) to Allentown/Bethlehem flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Allentown/Bethlehem
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
376 mi 1h 20m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ABE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
714
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
RDU → ABE
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
Return
ABE → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ABE delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Allentown/Bethlehem.
Distance & Flight Time
376 mi / 606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–ABE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Allentown/Bethlehem route.
Route details
Distance376 mi / 606 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ABE
IATA / ICAOABE / KABE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation393 ft / 120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ABE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lehigh Valley International Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 376 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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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 RDU to ABE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to ABE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ABE is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 376 miles (606 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.