Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Fort Myers's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Washington DC.
Flights from IAD to RSW start from 08:30 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:20 with United Airlines. In total, there are 51 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flights.
Your IAD to RSW flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
United Airlines has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Fort Myers — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 82.35% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for IAD to RSW flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and RSW:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
Charleston International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
At the moment, R 2,058 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,073. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from IAD to RSW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD's address is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Of the departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RSW instead:
Grab a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car and explore Fort Myers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Southwest Florida International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to central Fort Myers
You'll find RSW at 11000 Terminal Access Road.
Southwest Florida International Airport to central Fort Myers has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When to fly to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
October is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Fort Myers in May.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Fort Myers during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to RSW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Fort Myers is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 418 kilometres north of Fort Myers, a trip to Jacksonville will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in United States, head for Miami, about 193 kilometres south-east of Fort Myers. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among the biggest draws.