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

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AA2448
AA American
319
10:45 AM
EDT T2
1:24 PM
EDT
2h 39m
41%
M T W T F S S
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AA2454
AA American
319
3:00 PM
EDT T2
5:43 PM
EDT
2h 43m
41%
M T W T F S S
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AA2448
AA American
319
2:04 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
EDT
2h 36m
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M T W T F S S
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AA2454
AA American
319
7:04 PM
EDT
9:22 PM
EDT
2h 18m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 4h 19m AAB6BA → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 27m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 30m AAASBA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 37m AAASDL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Myers flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 39m AA → MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 4h 47m AAWN → MXWN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 5h 6m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
DTW Detroit 5h 13m AAAFAM → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Fort Myers flights
PIT Pittsburgh 5h 14m AAAS → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers flights
JFK New York 5h 19m AAAFAM → B6DLJU New York (JFK) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 894 mi 2h 41m nonstop

DCA–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 894 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DCA Routes RSW Routes DCA Live Flights RSW Live Flights DCA Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Washington flights
Carriers on this route

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 14 319 2h39-2h43 68% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA to RSW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MCO ~4h 19m ATL ~4h 27m CAE ~4h 30m CLT ~4h 30m RIC ~4h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,251
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → RSW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
72%
Return
RSW → DCA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

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 5 1
Weekly flights 14 7 22
Flight time 2h 41m 2h 38m 2h 18m
Departure OTP 68% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Fort Myers flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights · Hagerstown (HGR) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Know before you go

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 41m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

DCA–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance894 mi / 1,438 km
Flight time2h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 894 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to RSW: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
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.
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 DCA to RSW

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DCA to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to RSW is about 2 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 894 miles (1,438 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).