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

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7M8
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UA1742
UA United
7M9
5:55 PM
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8:39 PM
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UA2156
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7M9
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UA2340
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UA2054
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Dulles to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 893 mi 2h 44m nonstop 157 1-stop hubs

IAD–RSW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAD Routes RSW Routes IAD Live Flights RSW Live Flights IAD Delays RSW Delays
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 14 7M8, 7M9 2h44-2h46 90% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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, IAD 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
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
157
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,965
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.
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 14 36 33
Flight time 2h 44m 2h 39m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 90% – –
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 44m to 2h 46m.
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 44m to 2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 13 return
1-stop connections157 hubs
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 approximately 2h 44m to 2h 46m. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to RSW. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, HHH, RBW, ISM, OCF, PBI, SSI, SUA, PIE, OPF, BCT, CPS, FTY, ORL, NAS, MRK, VRB, FDK, PDK, PHF, PGD, MLB, ILM, FXE, MTN, CTH, OSU, TPA, JAX, SAV, CGF, MQY, ACY, CAE, FLL, TEB, GSO, MIA, RDG, MYR, DCA, SFB, ILG, ABE, TTN, EYW, YIP, YNG, LNS, TYS, PWK, LCH, CAK, IAG, UGN, BED, HPN, FRG, HVN, ORH, JVL, GRR, GRB, PTK, GCM, ENW, DPA, MDW, MKC, UES, RST, LAN, FTW, RFD, MEM, MSN, SUS, SBN, HOU, ISP, TUL, DSM, RBD, PSM, PLS, DAL, YOW, FSD, YUL, LIR, AUS, PUJ, BJC, SJU, STT, EGE, SXM, APA, ASE, SCF, HDN, PHX, SDF, BUR, VNY, NUQ, CCR, LAX, SFO, ATL, ROC, RIC, DTW, CHS, MSP, MCI, IND, PVD, SYR, IAH, EWR, CLT, LGA, STL, MAD, AVP, ORD, YYZ, CMH, BUF, BTV, MCO, CLE, PHL, BOS, BNA, MHT, HNL, JFK, ORF, PIT, MKE, BDL, CVG, JWN, ALB, PWM, MSY, RDU, DFW, FRA, LAS, DEN, GSP, SEA, MQJ and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 IAD to RSW

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to RSW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to RSW ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

157 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Hagerstown (HGR).