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Route · ABE → ATL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Atlanta

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABE to ATL (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Atlanta) ranks #2893 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.6%
On-time
+7.6 pts
vs US avg
98 min
Delay when late
4,017
Flights
#2893 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.8%

Best Month

Oct 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 70%

Distance

692 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 88 24 2 1 9E
Nov 2024 82 16 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 84 6 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 81 4 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 85 8 2 0 9E
Jul 2024 90 20 7 0 9E
Jun 2024 89 10 1 0 9E
May 2024 88 16 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 86 10 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 88 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 76 6 1 0 9E
Jan 2024 80 24 0 1 9E
Dec 2023 72 7 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 76 7 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 86 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 80 7 0 0 9E
Aug 2023 89 18 2 1 9E
Jul 2023 86 12 1 0 9E
Jun 2023 86 16 0 0 9E
May 2023 88 6 0 0 9E,OO
Apr 2023 85 8 0 1 OO
Mar 2023 89 25 0 0 OO
Feb 2023 76 12 0 0 OO
Jan 2023 81 18 0 0 9E,OO

ABE–ATL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (93.1%) · weakest: December (80.5%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.5%

Strongest calendar month

October

93.1% on-time · ~84 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~87 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

80.5% on-time · ~68 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.8%

17 of 2,011 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,011 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

ABE - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA.

ABE on-time profile

ATL - Atlanta

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Atlanta, GA.

ATL on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See ABE and ATL side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare ABE vs ATL

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ABE's stronger departures

ABE → ATL posts a 86.6% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 5 BTS-tracked routes leaving Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton. The same hub also shows 2 mid-band and 0 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #723 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ABE to ATL

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Atlanta (ABE to ATL) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.6% on-time rate across 4,017 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 97.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 692 miles and is served by 6 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 17 of 2,011 flights were cancelled (0.8%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 70% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABE–ATL peaks in October at 93.1% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~87 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 80.5%, a 12.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABE to ATL rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABE to ATL ranks #2893 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from ABE to ATL? ▼
Flights from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Atlanta have a 86.6% on-time rate based on 4,017 flights. The average delay is 97.7 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABE to ATL? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 2,011 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABE to ATL? ▼
The flight distance from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Atlanta (ATL) is approximately 692 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ABE to ATL? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABE Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
ATL Airport

Atlanta
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using ABE–ATL data

ABE–ATL runs 7.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ABE and ATL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABE airport
  • If your dates flex, October (93.1% on-time) beats December (80.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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