Dulles to Tampa (IAD–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
IAD–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, AZ, CM, ET, OS, SN | 21 | 738, 739, B39M | 2h26-2h39 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, CM, ET, OS, SN | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 32N | 2h16 | – | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| PLF PLF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SGX SGX | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tampa from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→TPA | DCA→TPA | BWI→TPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 71 | 85 |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 6m | 2h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · TPA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Tampa.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–TPA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to TPA
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Frontier and Contour Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to TPA is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,307 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 92 return, totaling 175 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).