Washington to Fort Myers (DCA–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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894 mi airlines 42/wk
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AA2019
AA American
319
5:50 AM
EDT T2
8:26 AM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA2713
AA American
319
6:59 AM
EDT T2
9:45 AM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3066
AA American
319
10:59 AM
EDT T2
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA3090
AA American
319
11:10 AM
EDT T2
1:49 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA4671
AA American
E75
1:43 PM
EDT T2
4:38 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4690
AA American
E75S
2:49 PM
EDT T2
5:41 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA2714
AA American
319
3:27 PM
EDT T2
6:14 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA1540
AA American
319
3:30 PM
EDT T2
6:17 PM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2713
AA American
319
10:28 AM
EDT
12:59 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA2019
AA American
319
10:32 AM
EDT
1:06 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AS4552
AS Alaska
319
1:58 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AA3066
AA American
319
2:28 PM
EDT
4:59 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3090
AA American
319
2:29 PM
EDT
5:04 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4671
AA American
E75
5:11 PM
EDT
7:49 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4690
AA American
E75S
6:16 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
EDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA2714
AA American
319
6:54 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1540
AA American
319
6:57 PM
EDT
9:30 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 894 mi 2h 36m nonstop 71 1-stop hubs

DCA–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 71 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 42 319, E75, E75S 2h36-2h55 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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, DCA to RSW direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
71
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,697
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
DCA → RSW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
RSW → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → RSW delays →

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric DCA→RSW IAD→RSW BWI→RSW
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 42 23 65
Flight time 2h 36m 2h 28m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Myers is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
894 mi / 1,438 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m to 2h 55m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance894 mi / 1,438 km
Flight time2h 36m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 43 return
1-stop connections71 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take approximately 2h 36m to 2h 55m. The route covers 894 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from DCA to RSW. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OPF, HHH, SRQ, FLL, MYR, PBI, TPA, BWI, EYW, MIA, NAS, HOU, YOW, SJU, AVP, APA, CMH, YUL, DSM, ATL, EWR, MCO, PIT, BTV, JFK, CLE, PWM, ROC, PVD, CLT, CHS, ALB, SDF, CVG, DTW, ORD, BOS, RDU, STL, SYR, MDW, IND, DAL, BDL, BNA, HPN, LGA, ORF, IAH, DFW, YYZ, PHL, BUF, MCI, MKE, AUS, MSP, MSN, LAS, GSP, MHT, LAN, GRR, DEN, LAX, SFO, ILM, SLC, CAK, PHX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RSW to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and HGR. 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 DCA to RSW

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DCA to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to RSW ranges from 2 hours 36 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,438 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

71 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).