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

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1,388 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DSM Des Moines 5h 2m AFDLKE G4 Des Moines (DSM) to Punta Gorda flights
BNA Nashville 5h 15m AFDLKE G4 Nashville (BNA) to Punta Gorda flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 5h 17m AFAMDL G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Punta Gorda flights
MCI Kansas City 5h 18m AFDLKE G4 Kansas City (MCI) to Punta Gorda flights
OMA Omaha 5h 22m AFAMDL G4 Omaha (OMA) to Punta Gorda flights
AVL Asheville 5h 28m DLSY G4 Asheville (AVL) to Punta Gorda flights
MDW Chicago 5h 55m AFDLWN G4 Chicago (MDW) to Punta Gorda flights
ATW Appleton 7h 6m AFDLKE G4 Appleton (ATW) to Punta Gorda flights
SDF Louisville 7h 31m AFDLKE G4 Louisville (SDF) to Punta Gorda flights
IND Indianapolis 7h 34m AFAMDL G4 Indianapolis (IND) to Punta Gorda flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Punta Gorda
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,388 mi 3h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–PGD had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,388 miles in 3h 27m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–PGD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to PGD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
769
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
PGD → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 22m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
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 27m gate to gate.
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 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: PGD
IATA / ICAOPGD / KPGD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,388 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to PGD: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Des Moines, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
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.
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 MSP to PGD

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MSP to PGD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to PGD is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,388 miles (2,234 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Des Moines, Nashville and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saint Cloud (STC) and Rochester (RST).