BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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ORDABE

Chicago, IL (ORD) to Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton, PA (ABE) flight delay odds

Historically, 64.8% of scheduled reportable flights on this direction arrived on time in July 2025–June 2026. The sample includes 358 flights.

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
64.8%arrived on time
24.0%30+ min late
3.9%cancelled
358scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late15.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+18.2 mincompleted flights

When is this route most reliable?

The same route can behave differently through the day. These are scheduled departure windows, not actual departure times. Small time windows with fewer than 40 flights are withheld.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning17471.3%18.4%3.4%
Late morning4778.7%17.0%4.3%
Afternoon5263.5%30.8%1.9%
Evening8544.7%35.3%5.9%

Weekday comparison

Day-of-week results use at least 30 scheduled flights per row. Look for broad patterns, not tiny percentage differences.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday5168.6%17.6%7.8%
Tuesday5369.8%20.8%1.9%
Wednesday4856.2%39.6%2.1%
Thursday5168.6%17.6%3.9%
Friday5453.7%33.3%1.9%
Saturday5275.0%15.4%3.8%
Sunday4961.2%24.5%6.1%

Airline comparison

Marketing-carrier results make codeshare flights easier to compare as travelers buy them. Dedicated route-airline reports require at least 160 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
SkyWest Airlines30464.1%25.3%3.6%
Envoy Air5468.5%16.7%5.6%

Monthly trend

Month-by-month results show whether a twelve-month average hides an unusual period.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
August 20251586.7%13.3%0.0%
September 20253083.3%10.0%0.0%
October 20252584.0%12.0%0.0%
December 20251729.4%52.9%5.9%
January 20265347.2%32.1%5.7%
February 20263464.7%29.4%2.9%
March 20262860.7%21.4%10.7%
April 2026633.3%50.0%0.0%
May 20266959.4%31.9%2.9%
June 20268175.3%13.6%4.9%

What drove reported delay minutes?

BTS cause minutes are reported for qualifying delayed flights. These shares describe recorded delay minutes—not the chance that a particular cause will affect your next flight.

Airline41.0%
Late aircraft29.6%
National airspace20.3%
Weather9.0%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

Weather, schedules and operations change. For a trip you have already booked, use the airline or airport for live status.