Punta Gorda (PGD) to Niagara Falls (IAG): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Niagara Falls (IAG) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 203 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.56
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,129 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to IAG
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 12 min |
| Friday | 89% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 88% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft13%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather30%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to IAG delayed?
- 15% of PGD–IAG 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to IAG?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to IAG?
- The scheduled PGD–IAG flight time averages 2h 51m over 1,129 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are PGD to IAG flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 PGD to IAG?
- Monday flights have the best record at 89% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 61%.
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Based on 424 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.