Columbus (LCK) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbus (LCK) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 189 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
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.52
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 890 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LCK to PGD
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 62% | 54 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 35 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 19 min |
| Friday | 71% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 57% | 51 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations28%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather10%
- Security10%
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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 30 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 7 p.m. have the worst (63%). 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?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 57%.
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Based on 364 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.