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$52+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — WAS
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$86
(Frontier)

One-way from

$52
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$210

Good round-trip deal

$122 or less

Good one-way deal

$74 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:01 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Mon 10/68:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$86
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:01 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Mon 10/68:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:02 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/310:02 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/68:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:01 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/298:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$95
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Thu 9/2510:02 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/286:38 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:01 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Mon 9/228:21 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$98
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:02 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:38 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$99
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:02 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 20mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/256:38 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$101
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/244:12 pmTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/276:07 pmBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$102
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:00 amTPA - IAD
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/64:29 pmIAD - TPA
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$106
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/35:30 pmTPA - IAD
Nonstop2h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/61:55 pmIAD - TPA
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$107

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Tampa

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Washington, D.C.

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TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Fri 11/7

3:00 pm-5:23 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

8:13 am-10:46 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$106

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/6

8:21 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$111

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Fri 10/31

7:45 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/17

8:13 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 27m

$116

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Fri 10/31

4:12 pm-6:29 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/2

8:01 am-10:30 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$116

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Fri 10/3

5:01 am-7:29 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/8

6:45 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$125

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Thu 10/2

10:02 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/5

7:45 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop26h 02m

$126

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Sat 9/27

3:35 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/28

6:38 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$133

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Wed 10/29

10:30 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

12:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$143

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - IAD

TPAIAD

Tampa

Fri 10/31

1:40 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/4

5:33 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$149

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - IAD

TPAIAD

Tampa

Sat 10/18

8:55 am-11:12 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/19

8:50 am-11:18 am

Nonstop2h 28m

$149

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Tampa to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Tampa, you will be flying from Tampa, which is the city’s only airport. Tampa (TPA) is located 4.9 mi from the center of Tampa. There are 18 flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $143, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. from Tampa in 2h 15m. The distance from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is about 815 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $42, Frontier will fly you from Tampa to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $147 and $149, respectively. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Southwest flights start at $77 while deals on United Airlines start at $83 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is Tampa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Tampa - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Tampa - Baltimore/Washington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (100%), Avianca (89%), ANA( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Tampa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $53 on average, our data indicates $1,066 when flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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