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

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893 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 52m ago
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UA United
739
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UA1406
UA United
738
8:15 AM
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2h 38m
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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
MCO Orlando 4h 4m WN → AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 8m MX → ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
ORF Norfolk 4h 10m MX → ACAVCM Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 4h 32m MX → ACCMEJA Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AABA → AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
BNA Nashville 4h 39m WN → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
HPN White Plains 4h 44m B6 → EJALXJTJ White Plains (HPN) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 48m AABAF9 → ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
CMH Columbus 4h 55m MXWN → ACAVCM Columbus (CMH) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Myers to Dulles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 893 mi 2h 31m nonstop

RSW–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RSW–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 739 2h31 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – 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, RSW to IAD 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 RSW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MCO ~4h 4m PGD ~4h 8m RDU ~4h 8m ORF ~4h 10m ATL ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,502
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
RSW → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
IAD → RSW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric RSW→IAD PGD→IAD SRQ→IAD
Distance from RSW – 30 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 9
Weekly flights 7 4 4
Flight time 2h 31m 2h 20m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Punta Gorda (PGD) to Dulles flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Dulles flights · Miami (OPF) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
893 mi / 1,437 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RSW–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,437 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RSW to IAD: 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 Orlando, Raleigh-Durham and Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from IAD to RSW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGD, SRQ and OPF. 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 RSW to IAD

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

RSW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to IAD is about 2 hours 31 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 Orlando, Raleigh-Durham and Norfolk. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).