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

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Dulles to Fort Myers
1 carrier, 23 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 893 mi 2h 37m nonstop 108 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 37m. Beyond nonstop, 108 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 21 739, 7M9 2h44-2h58 59% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RSW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
108
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
ISM ~3h 45m PIE ~3h 46m SUA ~3h 56m HHH ~4h 1m FXE ~4h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,122
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
67%
Return
RSW → IAD
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
80%
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 23 42 65
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 36m 2h 35m
Departure OTP 59% – –
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 37m to 2h 58m.
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 37m to 2h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights23 out / 15 return
1-stop connections108 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/Kentucky/Monticello
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 37m to 2h 58m. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from IAD to RSW. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ISM, PIE, SUA, HHH, FXE, SSI, OPF, BCT, MRK, TTN, SRQ, PGD, ILM, CTH, SAV, BWI, PBI, CGF, ILG, FLL, SUS, TPA, DCA, SFB, NAS, OSU, TEB, EYW, GRB, MIA, JVL, FRG, HPN, UES, HVN, MDW, RST, PLS, GRR, MKE, HOU, CAK, BED, LAN, PSM, ISP, RBD, DAL, SJU, SXM, ASE, EGE, APA, HDN, GSP, RIC, VNY, ATL, MSP, PIT, CHS, BOS, AVP, EWR, ORD, MCO, PHL, PVD, IND, RDU, DTW, ALB, IAH, MAD, CLE, ROC, CLT, CMH, LAS, SDF, YYZ, CVG, BUF, STL, BNA, HNL, ORF, LGA, MCI, JFK, BDL, JWN, SYR, PWM, DEN, DFW, LAX, MHT, PHX, FRA, YUL, AUS, YOW, BTV, SEA, SBN, SFO 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 23 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 37 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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