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

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893 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2054
UA United
738
1:01 PM
EDT
4:50 PM
EDT
3h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1406
UA United
739
8:15 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
EDT
2h 38m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA413
UA United
7M9
8:20 AM
EDT
11:02 AM
EDT
2h 42m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6212
UA United
E7W
8:20 AM
EDT
11:09 AM
EDT
2h 49m
43%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
ORF Norfolk 4h 4m MX ACAVCM Norfolk (ORF) to Dulles flights
MCO Orlando 4h 4m WN AVAZCM Orlando (MCO) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 25m AABA AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
CHS Charleston 4h 31m MX ACCMOS Charleston (CHS) to Dulles flights
CMH Columbus 4h 40m MXWN ACAVCM Columbus (CMH) to Dulles flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 43m MXWN AVCMET Pittsburgh (PIT) to Dulles flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 46m MX ACAVAZ Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 47m AAASBA ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
LGA New York 5h 8m DL AVNHUA New York (LGA) to Dulles flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Fort Myers to Dulles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 893 mi 3h 49m nonstop

RSW–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 7 738 3h49 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,520
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.

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
65%
Return
IAD → RSW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays → IAD delays →

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 2 2
Flight time 3h 49m 2h 26m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.

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 3h 49m 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.

RSW–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance893 mi / 1,437 km
Flight time3h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 3h 49m 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 Norfolk, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas.
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 3 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Norfolk, Orlando and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).