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Route · ABE → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ABE to DTW (Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Detroit) ranks #3815 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

90.2%
On-time
+11.2 pts
vs US avg
108 min
Delay when late
2,011
Flights
#3815 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Nov 2020 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 77%

Distance

425 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2022 31 4 0 0 OO
Jul 2022 33 4 1 0 OO,9E
Jun 2022 56 4 2 0 9E
May 2022 57 4 0 0 9E
Apr 2022 55 3 0 0 9E
Mar 2022 56 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2022 42 3 3 0 9E
Jan 2022 57 6 6 0 OO,9E
Dec 2021 60 6 0 0 9E
Nov 2021 60 4 0 0 9E,OO
Oct 2021 62 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2021 48 4 0 0 9E
Aug 2021 62 10 0 0 9E
Jul 2021 62 14 0 0 9E
Jun 2021 86 12 0 0 9E
May 2021 87 5 0 0 9E
Apr 2021 86 9 0 0 9E
Mar 2021 89 4 0 0 9E
Feb 2021 78 16 7 0 9E
Jan 2021 87 5 0 1 9E,OO
Dec 2020 88 10 3 0 OO
Nov 2020 81 2 0 0 OO
Oct 2020 85 8 1 0 OO
Sep 2020 60 2 0 0 OO

ABE–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (95.7%) · weakest: July (79.4%)

75%80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 89.2%

Strongest calendar month

November

95.7% on-time · ~71 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~77 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

79.4% on-time · ~42 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

23 of 1,568 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,568 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

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare ABE vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among ABE's stronger departures

ABE → DTW posts a 90.2% 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 #136 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About ABE to DTW

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Detroit (ABE to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 90.2% on-time rate across 2,011 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 107.7 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 425 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 23 of 1,568 flights were cancelled (1.5%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2020 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 77% - a 20-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, ABE–DTW peaks in November at 95.7% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~77 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 79.4%, a 16.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ABE to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ABE to DTW ranks #3815 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 DTW? ▼
Flights from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton to Detroit have a 90.2% on-time rate based on 2,011 flights. The average delay is 107.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2020 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ABE to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (23 of 1,568 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ABE to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 425 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ABE to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2020 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (77% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

ABE Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
DTW Airport

Detroit
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–DTW data

ABE–DTW runs 11.2 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 DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ABE airport
  • If your dates flex, November (95.7% on-time) beats July (79.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 90.2% 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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