Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 188 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 60m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,206 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DSM to PGD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 27 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 97% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 24 min |
| Friday | 85% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system40%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DSM to PGD delayed?
- 24% of DSM–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DSM to PGD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DSM to PGD?
- The scheduled DSM–PGD flight time averages 2h 60m over 1,206 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are DSM to PGD flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for DSM to PGD?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 97% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 64%.
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Based on 418 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.