Punta Gorda (PGD) to Portsmouth (PSM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Portsmouth (PSM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 237 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 88% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.65
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 4m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,279 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to PSM
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 91% | 12 min |
| Fridaybest | 92% | 5 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft13%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system17%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to PSM delayed?
- 12% of PGD–PSM 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to PSM?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to PSM?
- The scheduled PGD–PSM flight time averages 3h 4m over 1,279 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are PGD to PSM flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 PSM?
- Friday flights have the best record at 92% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 75%.
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Based on 502 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.