Cincinnati (CVG) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Cincinnati (CVG) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 349 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 79% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.96
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 850 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CVG to PGD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 25 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 13 min |
| Friday | 76% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather8%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CVG to PGD delayed?
- 21% of CVG–PGD flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 18 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CVG to PGD?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CVG to PGD?
- The scheduled CVG–PGD flight time averages 2h 21m over 850 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are CVG to PGD flights cancelled?
- 0.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CVG to PGD?
- May 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 61% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 727 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.