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

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1,207 mi airlines 14/wk
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G42082
G4 Allegiant
320
11:49 AM
EDT
2:04 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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G4454
G4 Allegiant
320
12:19 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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G4469
G4 Allegiant
320
4:49 PM
EDT
7:04 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G4447
G4 Allegiant
320
7:04 PM
EDT
9:19 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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G4434
G4 Allegiant
320
7:21 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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G42062
G4 Allegiant
320
7:53 PM
EDT
10:08 PM
CDT
3h 15m
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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
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G4468
G4 Allegiant
320
9:08 PM
EDT
11:17 PM
CDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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G4476
G4 Allegiant
320
7:00 AM
CDT
10:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G4456
G4 Allegiant
320
12:00 PM
CDT
3:59 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G4450
G4 Allegiant
320
2:15 PM
CDT
6:14 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G42098
G4 Allegiant
320
2:19 PM
CDT
6:18 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G4479
G4 Allegiant
320
2:32 PM
CDT
6:31 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G42092
G4 Allegiant
320
3:04 PM
CDT
7:03 PM
EDT
2h 59m
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G4480
G4 Allegiant
320
3:24 PM
CDT
7:23 PM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G4477
G4 Allegiant
320
4:21 PM
CDT
8:18 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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Punta Gorda to Des Moines
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,207 mi 3h 9m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

PGD–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,207 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PGD–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 14 320 3h09-3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (14 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, PGD to DSM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PGD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
600
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
PGD → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → PGD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Punta Gorda

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric PGD→DSM RSW→DSM SRQ→DSM
Distance from PGD 30 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 2 5
Flight time 3h 9m 3h 19m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of PGD with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Punta Gorda, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m to 3h 15m.

PGD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Punta Gorda to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance1,207 mi / 1,943 km
Flight time3h 9m to 3h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 11 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PGD
IATA / ICAOPGD / KPGD
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PGD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Punta Gorda Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 3h 9m to 3h 15m. The route covers 1,207 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PGD to DSM. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RSW, PBI, OMA, SBN, DAL, SFB, PIT, MDW, MSY, MIA, BNA, LAS, FLL and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Punta Gorda.
Yes, return flights from DSM to PGD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RSW, SRQ and PIE. 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 PGD to DSM

Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PGD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PGD to DSM ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,207 miles (1,943 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RSW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Myers (RSW), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Pinellas Park (PIE).