Tampa to Washington (TPA–DCA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–DCA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 815 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 63 | 319, 320, 738, E75 | 2h13-2h26 | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 737, 7M8, B38M | 2h20-2h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Washington from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→DCA | SRQ→DCA | MCO→DCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 83 | 35 | 149 |
| Flight time | 2h 13m | 2h 30m | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 42% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · DCA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Washington.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
The Metro station is inside Terminal B/C with covered walkway access; Terminal A requires a short outdoor walk or shuttle. Yellow and Blue line trains run to downtown DC in 15–25 minutes for $2.25–$3.85.
Taxis and Uber/Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones outside each terminal; fares to downtown run $15–30. DCA serves the National Mall area and is well-positioned for the U.S. Capitol, Pentagon, and downtown offices. International arrivals clear customs at DCA only for pre-cleared flights; most international traffic uses IAD (Dulles). Rental cars are in a consolidated facility accessible by shuttle.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and very humid at 29–34°C with frequent afternoon thunderstorms causing ground stops and airspace flow programs. The summer storm season is the primary operational disruption risk at DCA. Spring and autumn are transitional with variable conditions and occasional severe thunderstorm outbreaks.
Winters (December–February) bring cold temperatures (−2 to 7°C) with occasional snowstorms that disproportionately affect the DC area due to limited snow-removal infrastructure. Even moderate snowfall (5–10 cm) can shut regional airports for hours. Pack layers for winter; the region's storm response is notoriously inconsistent.
TPA–DCA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to DCA
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to DCA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to DCA ranges from 2 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 815 miles (1,312 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).