Punta Gorda (PGD) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 176 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 67% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 67%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.48
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 28m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 941 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to PIT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 64% | 42 min |
| Tuesday | 62% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 75% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 21 min |
| Fridaybest | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations18%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather15%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to PIT delayed?
- 33% of PGD–PIT 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to PIT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to PIT?
- The scheduled PGD–PIT flight time averages 2h 28m over 941 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 33% of the time.
- How often are PGD to PIT flights cancelled?
- 0.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 359 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.