Minneapolis to Punta Gorda (MSP–PGD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY305
SY Sun Country
738
7:24 AM
CDT T2
11:53 AM
EDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY306
SY Sun Country
738
12:54 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Punta Gorda
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,388 mi 3h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

MSP–PGD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,388 miles in approximately 3h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–PGD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 3h29 57%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (4 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, MSP to PGD direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PGD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
979
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → PGD
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Return
PGD → MSP
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →

Other ways to reach Punta Gorda from Minneapolis

Nearby airports with service to Punta Gorda Airport.
Metric MSP→PGD STC→PGD RST→PGD
Distance from MSP 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 4 4
Flight time 3h 29m 3h 20m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 57%
Airports within 200 miles of MSP with service to Punta Gorda Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Punta Gorda.
Distance & Flight Time
1,388 mi / 2,234 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–PGD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Punta Gorda route.
Route details
Distance1,388 mi / 2,234 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PGD
IATA / ICAOPGD / KPGD
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to PGD flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Punta Gorda Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 1,388 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from MSP to PGD. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, RST, FLL, PBI, ROC, TTN, TVC, PWA, ALB, ACY, PVD, MSY, LAS, PIE, MCI, OMA, PIT, TYS, BNA, CVG, GRR, SDF, IND, ATW, MDW, FWA, CID, SBN, DSM, FSD, SYR and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Punta Gorda is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from PGD to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STC and RST. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSP to PGD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to PGD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PGD ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,388 miles (2,234 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC) and Rochester (RST).