Travelling from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) taking off from either of these.
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
Washington DC and Fort Myers (where Southwest Florida International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
With 15 direct flights a week between the two airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:45am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from DCA to RSW is with American Airlines at 3:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Washington DC to RSW.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
You can jump on a direct flight from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) out of Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA).
When departing from DCA, you can catch a direct flight from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport with American Airlines.
The top choice among passengers flying between DCA and RSW is American Airlines.
With a dependable 80.0% of services landing on schedule, American Airlines leads the way in punctuality on this route.
DCA is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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76.44% of flights that depart Ronald Reagan National Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can book a direct Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) flight ticket with departures from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Figure out if flying from IAD works better for your plans.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to RSW are offered by United Airlines.
United Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the IAD to RSW route.
Want a carrier that consistently lands on time? Go with United Airlines. 82.35% of its flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport touch down on schedule.
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Get there with one smooth ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport are available from here.
You can fly out of BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to RSW flight tickets.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between BWI and RSW is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 75.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll make it to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from BWI make it to their destination as scheduled 77.13% of the time.
About Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near RSW:
Pick up a Southwest Florida International Airport rental car and explore Fort Myers and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around two weeks before your Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport flight.
The street address for RSW is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
$108 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport. Return flights start from $226. These prices can change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
May is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), while October is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Fort Myers based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Washington DC to RSW flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Fort Myers, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport in January when temperatures are between 10ºC and 24ºC.
More about Fort Myers
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Southwest Florida International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort Myers:
Edison & Ford Winter Estates and Beach Buddy Tours-Cape Coral Dolphin Tours are a couple of big attractions to add to your Fort Myers itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Burroughs Home & Gardens.
Explore more of the United States
Fort Myers has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Fort Myers, a visit to Miami will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Around 177 kilometres north-west of Fort Myers, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Super Bowl, Busch Gardens Tampa and The Florida Aquarium.