Punta Gorda (PGD) to Rockford (RFD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Rockford (RFD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 221 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.61
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 58m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,127 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to RFD
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 40 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 3 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 9 min |
| Friday | 77% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to RFD delayed?
- 13% of PGD–RFD 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to RFD?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to RFD?
- The scheduled PGD–RFD flight time averages 2h 58m over 1,127 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are PGD to RFD flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 408 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.