Knoxville (TYS) to Punta Gorda (PGD): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Knoxville (TYS) to Punta Gorda (PGD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 217 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.59
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 624 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from TYS to PGD
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66% | 28 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 26 min |
| Friday | 75% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 41 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft58%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather13%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from TYS to PGD delayed?
- 29% of TYS–PGD 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 24 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from TYS to PGD?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from TYS to PGD?
- The scheduled TYS–PGD flight time averages 1h 53m over 624 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are TYS to PGD 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 TYS to PGD?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 87% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 55%.
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Based on 447 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.