Lexington (LEX) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lexington (LEX) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 164 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.45
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 781 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LEX to PGD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 55% | 31 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 37 min |
| Thursdaybest | 83% | 33 min |
| Friday | 70% | 34 min |
| Saturday | 66% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 29% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations12%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LEX to PGD delayed?
- 32% of LEX–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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LEX to PGD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LEX to PGD?
- The scheduled LEX–PGD flight time averages 2h 11m over 781 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are LEX to PGD flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 356 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.