What percentage of Washington, D.C. to Tampa flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 25.7% of flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa have been direct. When flights are not direct, they typically involve stopovers. Across the trailing 90 days, connecting flights on this route had a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers may experience flights with at least one connection.

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

The direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Tampa typically takes around 2 hours and 31 minutes. This covers an approximate distance of 1358 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 57 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

Should I set a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Tampa flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for Washington, D.C. to Tampa flights is recommended. Historically, this route is classified as having frequent price changes. This means that prices tend to fluctuate often, offering opportunities to find better deals. An alert can help travelers capture lower fares as they become available.

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Washington, D.C. to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa typically range from $215–$654, with a median price of $382. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa, the cheapest time to fly is often in February or March, both with a median fare of $160. September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $198. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Tampa takes about 13h 35m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only about 25.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa.

The route from Washington, D.C. to Tampa covers a distance of 1358 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul journey, meaning it's a relatively brief flight that typically stays within the same region or country.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Regular price: $194 - $286

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa is typically between $194 and $286. The current lowest deal is $113 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $113

Low $194

High $286

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Tampa is February, with a median price of $160. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1693. Prices are generally lower from February to September.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $160

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,693

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$139

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$121

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$139

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$142

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$151

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$133

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$450 → $265

41%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$296 → $121

59%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$314 → $139

56%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$299 → $128

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Washington, D.C. - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Tampa are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $160

Historically, February and March offer the lowest median prices at $160 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 13h 35m

The median flight duration from Washington, D.C. to Tampa is 13 hours and 35 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common on this route

Historically, 25.7% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one carrier that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa are frequently available.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider BWI for flights to Tampa, offering a budget-friendly option from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$90

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient arrival option for travelers heading to Tampa.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$80

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often provides lower fares due to high carrier competition.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$56

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, booking more than 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $405. In comparison, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure averaged $588. Planning ahead by at least 28-59 days could also offer savings, with an average price of $460.

A good deal for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Tampa is typically considered to be around $215 or less. Historically, the median price for this route across the trailing 90 days was $382. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed prices being $654 or higher. Therefore, finding a flight at or below $215 indicates a favorable price.

Historically, February and March have offered the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa, with a median price of $160 for both months. September also presented a relatively low median price of $198. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $382 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares may consider planning their trips during these periods.

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Washington, D.C. to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Regular price: $194 - $286

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa is typically between $194 and $286. The current lowest deal is $113 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $113

Low $194

High $286

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

February

Cheapest

Flights from $160

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,693

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$314

$139

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$121

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$139

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$142

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$275

$151

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Tampa

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$133

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Tampa

2 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 12

$450 → $265

41%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$296 → $121

59%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$314 → $139

56%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$299 → $128

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Tampa