Punta Gorda (PGD) to Asheville (AVL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Asheville (AVL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 222 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 66% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 66%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.61
- 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. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 65% | 29 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 26 min |
| Friday | 67% | 33 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 38 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft53%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather14%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to AVL delayed?
- 34% of PGD–AVL 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 30 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to AVL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (85% 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 34% of the time.
- How often are PGD to AVL flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 PGD to AVL?
- June 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 25% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 61-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 488 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.