Dulles to Fort Myers (IAD–RSW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
893 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 26m ago
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UA1406
UA United
7M9
8:20 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
EDT
2h 42m
58%
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UA2054
UA United
739
12:09 PM
EDT
2:33 PM
EDT
2h 24m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 11m AAACAT → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Fort Myers flights
MCO Orlando 4h 15m ADAVAZ → WN Orlando (MCO) to Fort Myers flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Fort Myers flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg 4h 22m ACCMOS → MX Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Fort Myers flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 30m ACAVAZ → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Fort Myers flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 41m AVCMOS → MX Norfolk (ORF) to Fort Myers flights
CMH Columbus 4h 44m ACAVCM → WN Columbus (CMH) to Fort Myers flights
BNA Nashville 4h 47m AVAZCM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Fort Myers flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 55m AVCMET → MXWN Pittsburgh (PIT) to Fort Myers flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 10m ACAVCM → AABAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Fort Myers flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 893 mi 2h 42m nonstop

IAD–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes RSW Routes IAD Live Flights RSW Live Flights IAD Delays RSW Delays
All flights from Fort Myers (RSW) Fort Myers to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–RSW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 2h42 80% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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, IAD to RSW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
CLT ~4h 11m MCO ~4h 15m ATL ~4h 19m GSP ~4h 22m RDU ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,565
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
IAD → RSW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
RSW → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → RSW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Myers from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Metric IAD→RSW DCA→RSW BWI→RSW
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 8 50
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 48m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Fort Myers flights · Hagerstown (HGR) to Fort Myers flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD 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 Dulles.
IAD: EDT · RSW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers.
Distance & Flight Time
893 mi / 1,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–RSW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Fort Myers route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,437 km
Flight time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 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 IAD to RSW flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport take about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to RSW: United 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 Charlotte Douglas, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RSW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RSW to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, 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 IAD to RSW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to RSW is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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