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Columbus (LCK) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

Columbus (LCK) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 187 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.

On-time
67%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
32 min
completed flights
Cancelled
1.0%
Flights/day
0.51
last 12 months
Duration
2h 25m
scheduled
Distance
890 mi

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for LCK to PGD flights50%75%100%August 2024: 58% on-time (12 flights)58Aug 2024September 2024: 44% on-time (9 flights)44October 2024: 92% on-time (13 flights)92November 2024: 70% on-time (10 flights)70Nov 2024December 2024: 50% on-time (14 flights)50January 2025: 71% on-time (14 flights)71February 2025: 57% on-time (14 flights)57Feb 2025March 2025: 68% on-time (22 flights)68April 2025: 81% on-time (16 flights)81May 2025: 69% on-time (16 flights)69May 2025June 2025: 29% on-time (17 flights)29July 2025: 53% on-time (19 flights)53August 2025: 64% on-time (11 flights)64Aug 2025September 2025: 67% on-time (12 flights)67October 2025: 94% on-time (18 flights)94November 2025: 87% on-time (15 flights)87Nov 2025December 2025: 56% on-time (18 flights)56January 2026: 60% on-time (16 flights)60February 2026: 93% on-time (14 flights)93Feb 2026March 2026: 71% on-time (24 flights)71April 2026: 85% on-time (13 flights)85May 2026: 58% on-time (12 flights)58May 2026June 2026: 59% on-time (17 flights)59July 2026: 82% on-time (17 flights)82

Best time to fly from LCK to PGD

Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (61%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, LCK to PGD9 a.m.: 81% on-time (21 flights)910 a.m.: 78% on-time (50 flights)102 p.m.: 69% on-time (35 flights)143 p.m.: 50% on-time (28 flights)154 p.m.: 59% on-time (22 flights)166 p.m.: 59% on-time (27 flights)187 p.m.: 63% on-time (41 flights)198 p.m.: 66% on-time (66 flights)209 p.m.: 61% on-time (33 flights)21scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday60%59 min
Tuesday67%32 min
Wednesdaybest85%11 min
Thursday68%30 min
Friday68%19 min
Saturday69%20 min
Sunday61%46 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft38%
  • Airline operations33%
  • National airspace system12%
  • Weather9%
  • Security9%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from LCK to PGD delayed?
33% of LCK–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 32 minutes.
What is the best time of day to fly from LCK to PGD?
Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from LCK to PGD?
The scheduled LCK–PGD flight time averages 2h 25m over 890 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
How often are LCK to PGD flights cancelled?
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 day of the week is most reliable for LCK to PGD?
Wednesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 60%.

Based on 381 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.