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

For as low as $219, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Tampa in 2h 15m. The distance from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is about 815 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $60, 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 JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $192 and $197, respectively. These flights start at 76% 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 $44. American Airlines flights start at $101 while deals on United Airlines start at $114 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 - Baltimore/Washington or Tampa - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Tampa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $85 on average, our data indicates $2,324 when flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C..

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: ITA Airways (94%), Avianca (93%), Air China( 89%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Frontier.

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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 15 flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. per day from 6 different airlines.

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.

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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.
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 20, 2026.

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Best flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 20, 2026.

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Last-minute flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 20, 2026.

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$31

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$42

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$43

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$50

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$52

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$56

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$57

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$59

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$106

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$107

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$107

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$108

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Most trusted provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Round-trip from	$110 (Expedia)
One-way from	$31 (Super.com)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$217
Good round-trip deal	$206 or less
Good one-way deal	$127 or less

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TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Mon 11/2

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Wed 12/16

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Mon 12/14

4:30 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$122

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

TPAIAD

Tampa

Wed 12/2

2:16 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Wed 11/4

8:45 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Thu 10/29

3:55 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

TampaBaltimore

TPA Tampa - BWI Baltimore/Washington

TPABWI

Tampa

Wed 10/14

7:10 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

TampaBaltimore

TPA Tampa - BWI Baltimore/Washington

TPABWI

Tampa

Mon 10/12

10:45 pm-1:20 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Mon 11/2

6:34 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA Tampa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

TPADCA

Tampa

Thu 10/29

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Super.com	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $237). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

The most flights from TPA to WAS are scheduled on a Saturday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $127 and $308 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $110 on Frontier (Oct 19-Oct 21).

How often are flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Tampa and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is 62 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 day to fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

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

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA and IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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

4,195 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,195 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,195 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,230 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,195 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,085 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,195 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,592 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,195 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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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 15 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 $219, United Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from Tampa in 2h 15m. The distance from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is about 815 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $60, 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 JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $192 and $197, respectively. These flights start at 76% 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 $44. American Airlines flights start at $101 while deals on United Airlines start at $114 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Tampa - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
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: ITA Airways (94%), Avianca (93%), Air China( 89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $99. While the most popular route (Tampa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $85 on average, our data indicates $2,324 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $237). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$60	Average$201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$175	Average$464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$192	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$382	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$218	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$219	Average$358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

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It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

The most flights from TPA to WAS are scheduled on a Saturday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $127 and $308 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $110 on Frontier (Oct 19-Oct 21).

How often are flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Tampa and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is 62 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 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 12, 2026.

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

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Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $127 and $308 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $110 on Frontier (Oct 19-Oct 21).