Punta Gorda (PGD) to Indianapolis (IND): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Indianapolis (IND) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 268 departures over the past year, roughly 5 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
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 0.73
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 916 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to IND
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (83% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (40%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 50% | 29 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 27 min |
| Friday | 77% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 50% | 48 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to IND delayed?
- 33% of PGD–IND 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 26 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to IND?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (83% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (40%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to IND?
- The scheduled PGD–IND flight time averages 2h 28m over 916 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are PGD to IND flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PGD to IND?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 502 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.