Best Time to Fly PGD to DSM: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Punta Gorda Airport → Des Moines International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 76.6% of Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights arrived on time (188 scheduled flights). That is 1.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Allegiant Air was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
July has been the best month (90% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (67%).
2.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PGD to DSM on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 76.6% | 103 min | 2.1% | 188 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PGD to DSM
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 410 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 11 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 8 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 86.0% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 59.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 71.9% | 1.7% | 58 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.9% | 2.6% | 76 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 15 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PGD to DSM
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 55.6% | -20.9 pts | 5.3% | 38 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.9% | +11.5 pts | 0.0% | 58 |
| All other days | 76.4% | — | 1.0% | 300 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).