Reagan National to Southwest Florida International
894 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 12m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Reagan National (DCA) to Southwest Florida International (RSW). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $119 return), with peak prices in August (around $357). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Reagan National
Ronald Reagan Washington National sits 4 miles from the Capitol — one of the most central airports in the United States, with strict perimeter rules limiting most non-stop flights to within 1,250 miles. Metro Yellow and Blue Lines run from the airport's own station directly to downtown DC in 8 minutes for around $2.50. American and Delta have the largest schedules; nearly all flights are domestic. The strict perimeter and slot controls keep DCA fares structurally higher than IAD or BWI.
Arriving in Fort Myers
Southwest Florida International serves Fort Myers, Cape Coral and the Sanibel/Captiva island cluster, 12 miles southeast of central Fort Myers. There is no rail; LeeTran bus 70 reaches downtown Fort Myers in 50 minutes. Fares peak heavily during March (spring break and snowbird season) and Christmas–New Year; summer (June–September) is the cheapest, though hurricane risk is highest then.
Who flies DCA to RSW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 12m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 12m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 12m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 12m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly DCA→RSW
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Washington to Fort Myers FAQs
Direct flights from Reagan National (DCA) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) take approximately 2h 12m for the 894-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $119. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Reagan National (DCA) to Southwest Florida International (RSW): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Southwest Florida International (RSW) is the primary international airport for Fort Myers. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.