Washington to Tampa (DCA–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–TPA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 28 | 319, 320, 738 | 2h30-2h34 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 7M8, B38M | 2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Washington
| Metric | DCA→TPA | IAD→TPA | BWI→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 24 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 48 | 86 | 59 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 1h 54m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.
Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.
Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.
DCA–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to TPA
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to TPA is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wilmington, Charleston and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).