Punta Gorda (PGD) to South Bend (SBN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to South Bend (SBN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 240 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.66
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,049 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to SBN
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 18 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather27%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to SBN delayed?
- 20% of PGD–SBN 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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to SBN?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to SBN?
- The scheduled PGD–SBN flight time averages 2h 45m over 1,049 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are PGD to SBN flights cancelled?
- 1.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PGD to SBN?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 76%.
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Based on 460 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.