Tampa to Dulles (TPA–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 812 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 195 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | 21 | 738, 739, 7M8 | 2h25 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 2h26 | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→IAD | PIE→IAD | LAL→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 10 mi | 31 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 2m | 2h 2m | 2h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 PM in Dulles.
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.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
TPA–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to IAD
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Mexicana and United Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to IAD ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 812 miles (1,307 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 153 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
195 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Lakeland (LAL) and Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ).