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

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UA2156
UA United
7M9
9:57 AM
EDT
12:12 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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UA2054
UA United
739
1:35 PM
EDT
4:09 PM
EDT
2h 34m
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UA1406
UA United
739
12:57 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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UA1742
UA United
7M9
5:55 PM
EDT
8:39 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA1100
UA United
7M9
5:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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Fort Myers to Dulles
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 893 mi 2h 7m nonstop 103 1-stop hubs

RSW–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 893 miles in approximately 2h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 739, 7M9 2h15-2h34 41% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RSW to IAD 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
15
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
103
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,284
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
41%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
41%
Arriving
69%
Return
IAD → RSW
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
51%
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 4
Weekly flights 15 8 4
Flight time 2h 7m 2h 6m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 41%
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 2h 7m to 2h 34m.
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 time2h 7m to 2h 34m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 23 return
1-stop connections103 hubs
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 2h 7m to 2h 34m. The route covers 893 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from RSW to IAD. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UST, PIE, SUA, PBI, PHF, OPF, PDK, USA, FXE, ILM, SRQ, BWI, CAE, MLB, FTY, CGF, CAK, MMU, ILG, MDT, HSV, TEB, YIP, ABE, EYW, HPN, PTK, ISP, LEX, UES, BED, NAS, PWK, FRG, GCM, MKE, CID, SGR, GPT, DAL, LAN, HOU, ATW, DSM, ASE, SCF, VNY, SNA, BFI, SJC, MCI, AVP, CLT, ALB, FLL, MCO, PIT, MHT, DFW, ATL, BTV, JFK, GSP, CMH, IAH, BOS, ORD, RDU, CVG, IND, AUS, EWR, BNA, SYR, DTW, PHL, LGA, RIC, CLE, CHS, PVD, ROC, MDW, SDF, STL, YYZ, MSP, FRA, BUF, BDL, DEN, PHX, MSY, MIA, SLC, YOW, YUL, TLV, LAX, SFO, PWM, LAS and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 RSW to IAD

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RSW to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to IAD ranges from 2 hours 7 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 893 miles (1,437 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via UST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Punta Gorda (PGD), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Miami (OPF).