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Route · CLT → ABE · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), CLT to ABE (Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton) ranks #2051 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.4%
On-time
+3.4 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
6,086
Flights
#2051 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.0%

Best Month

Feb 2024 92%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

481 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 89 17 4 0 OH
Nov 2025 86 16 0 0 OH
Oct 2025 82 8 0 0 OH
Sep 2025 90 12 0 0 OH
Aug 2025 85 31 1 0 OH
Jul 2025 56 20 2 0 OH
Jun 2025 60 26 8 0 OH
May 2025 62 18 2 1 OH
Apr 2025 60 16 0 0 OH
Mar 2025 66 16 2 0 OH
Feb 2025 84 17 5 0 OH
Jan 2025 93 25 4 0 OH
Dec 2024 85 24 1 2 OH
Nov 2024 86 13 0 0 OH
Oct 2024 123 20 0 2 OH
Sep 2024 119 29 1 0 OH
Aug 2024 117 28 2 0 OH
Jul 2024 91 31 5 0 OH
Jun 2024 90 20 1 0 OH
May 2024 93 22 0 0 OH
Apr 2024 90 26 0 0 OH
Mar 2024 93 13 0 0 OH
Feb 2024 87 7 1 0 OH
Jan 2024 92 16 2 3 OH

CLT–ABE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (88.4%) · weakest: July (71.7%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

88.4% on-time · ~83 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~93 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.7% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.0%

41 of 2,079 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

8 of 2,079 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

CLT - Charlotte

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Charlotte, NC.

CLT on-time profile

ABE - Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton

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

ABE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare CLT vs ABE

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among CLT departures

From CLT, this corridor sits with 116 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 129 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 8 below 75%). Destination: Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton · fleet on-time rank #2178 of 4927.

What the Data Says About CLT to ABE

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (CLT to ABE) running a 82.4% on-time rate over 6,086 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 72.2 minutes. The 481-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 2.0% of 2,079 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 35-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, CLT–ABE peaks in November at 88.4% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~93 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.7%, a 16.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does CLT to ABE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, CLT to ABE ranks #2051 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 CLT to ABE? ▼
Flights from Charlotte to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton have a 82.4% on-time rate based on 6,086 flights. The average delay is 72.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for CLT to ABE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (41 of 2,079 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from CLT to ABE? ▼
The flight distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) is approximately 481 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from CLT to ABE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

CLT Airport

Charlotte
ABE Airport

Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton
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 CLT–ABE data

CLT–ABE runs 3.4 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare CLT and ABE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. CLT airport
  • If your dates flex, November (88.4% on-time) beats July (71.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.4% 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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