Dulles to Tampa (IAD–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–TPA is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Copa Airlines, United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 120 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM Copa Airlines | 28 | 738, 739, 7M8 | 2h31-2h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 28 | 739, 7M8, B39M | 2h31-2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 739 | 2h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 7 | 738 | 2h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 321 | 2h35 | – | – |
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 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 90 | 116 |
| Flight time | 2h 9m | 2h 25m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
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 avianca, Copa Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to TPA ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,307 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 150 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
120 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Weyers Cave (SHD).