Des Moines to Punta Gorda (DSM–PGD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G4881
G4 Allegiant
319
2:57 PM
CDT
6:52 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4433
G4 Allegiant
320
3:30 PM
CDT
7:25 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4451
G4 Allegiant
320
6:50 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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G4476
G4 Allegiant
320
8:15 PM
EDT
10:22 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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G42098
G4 Allegiant
320
8:55 PM
EDT
11:10 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G4444
G4 Allegiant
320
8:58 PM
EDT
11:11 PM
CDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Des Moines to Punta Gorda
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead 25 1-stop hubs

DSM–PGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–PGD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 3 319, 320 2h55 78%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – G4
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to PGD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to PGD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
517
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Punta Gorda from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Punta Gorda Airport.
Metric DSM→PGD CID→PGD OMA→PGD
Distance from DSM 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3 3
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 53m 3h
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Punta Gorda Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Punta Gorda is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · PGD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Gorda.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.

DSM–PGD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Punta Gorda route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 8 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: PGD
IATA / ICAOPGD / KPGD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to PGD flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Punta Gorda Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from DSM to PGD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, CID, RSW, SFB, PBI, OMA, SRQ, RDU, FLL, CVG, PIE, IND, PWA, HOU, IAD, FSD, MSP, DAL, PHL, ACY, LAS, ATW, MDW, BNA and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Gorda is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from PGD to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID, OMA and MLI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to PGD

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to PGD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to PGD ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID), Omaha (OMA) and Moline (MLI).