DCA → RSWWashington to Fort Myers

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Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Fort Myers (RSW): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 1 airline. 69% of the last 13 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 19 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 13 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,438 km, an estimated 2 hours 21 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Fort Myers. Updated 17 August 2026 at 10:18 UTC.

DCA Washington smooth · +12
RSW Fort Myers smooth · +0
1,438 km · ~2h 21m est.
dep bank 08:20–11:207x weekly
Runs mixed · 1 airline · 7x weekly · nonstop
69% on time

of the last 13 operated DCA → RSW flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −19 min. 0 of 13 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

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Median arrival−19 minacross the last 13 operated legs
Flight time~2h 21mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures7x1 direct airline on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 13

Current nonstop fares

DCA → RSW · one way · economy · 1 adult

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The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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American Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA69% on time

Flights AA2916 08:20 daily · AA791 11:20 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
08-16AA2916dep +77 → arr+33
08-16AA791dep +7 → arr−25
08-15AA2916dep +74 → arr+30
08-15AA791dep +33 → arr+4
08-14AA2916dep +11 → arr−28
08-14AA791dep +171 → arr+134
08-13AA2916dep +18 → arr−15
08-13AA791dep +7 → arr−22
08-12AA2916dep +12 → arr−34
08-12AA791dep +3 → arr−23
08-11AA2916dep +16 → arr−24
08-10AA2916dep +11 → arr−19
08-10AA791dep +113 → arr+96

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

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Airports right now

live boards
DCAWashington +12 min smooth 🌤 mostly cloudy · SSW 5 kt Full DCA delay board →
RSWFort Myers +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · N 0 kt Full RSW delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DCA: 47% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +15 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Fort Myers route actually runs

Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop DCA to RSW flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.

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DCA to RSW questions

Is DCA–RSW running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at DCA is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on DCA–RSW?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:20 from DCA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the RSW delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from DCA to RSW?

Great-circle distance is 1,438 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 132–153 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does DCA–RSW fly?

American Airlines runs the route with about 14 flights a week (daily). Since one carrier owns the route, a single disruption tends to ripple through the day.