Indianapolis (IND) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Indianapolis (IND) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 258 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.71
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 916 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from IND to PGD
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 35 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 27 min |
| Friday | 81% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 50 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from IND to PGD delayed?
- 27% of IND–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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from IND to PGD?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from IND to PGD?
- The scheduled IND–PGD flight time averages 2h 31m over 916 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are IND to PGD flights cancelled?
- 1.1% 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 IND to PGD?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 530 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.