Punta Gorda (PGD) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Asheville (AVL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 226 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 69% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 69%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.62
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 588 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to AVL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (86% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 32 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 64% | 24 min |
| Friday | 70% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 67% | 27 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft59%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather17%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to AVL delayed?
- 32% of PGD–AVL 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to AVL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to AVL?
- The scheduled PGD–AVL flight time averages 1h 45m over 588 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are PGD to AVL flights cancelled?
- 1.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PGD to AVL?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 37% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 469 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.