Punta Gorda (PGD) to Knoxville (TYS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Knoxville (TYS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 218 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 29 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.60
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 624 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PGD to TYS
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (75% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 30 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 24 min |
| Friday | 70% | 35 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 58% | 34 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PGD to TYS delayed?
- 30% of PGD–TYS 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 29 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PGD to TYS?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (75% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PGD to TYS?
- The scheduled PGD–TYS flight time averages 1h 49m over 624 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are PGD to TYS flights cancelled?
- 1.6% 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 TYS?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 79% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 58%.
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Based on 448 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.