Washington, D.C.

$44+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — WAS
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$91
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$44
(FlightHub)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$228

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$110 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Tampa-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Tampa-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Tampa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:56 pmTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/126:35 pmBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:34 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 36mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/166:00 pmBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:30 amTPA - BWI
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Sun 6/158:30 amBWI - TPA
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$109
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:30 amTPA - IAD
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Sat 5/1711:44 amIAD - TPA
Nonstop2h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$115
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:09 pmTPA - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/177:49 pmDCA - TPA
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:00 amTPA - DCA
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sat 5/177:30 amDCA - TPA
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/10$197
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:46 pmTPA - DCA
1 stop19h 13mFrontier
Wed 5/141:00 pmDCA - TPA
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/11$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:15 amTPA - DCA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 6/37:10 pmDCA - TPA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/167:10 amTPA - IAD
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/175:55 pmIAD - TPA
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$213
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/57:30 amTPA - DCA
1 stop5h 30mJetBlue
Tue 6/107:00 amDCA - TPA
1 stop7h 33mJetBlue
Deal found 4/11$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:39 amTPA - IAD
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Sat 5/106:00 pmIAD - TPA
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/11$223
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:25 pmTPA - IAD
1 stop16h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/269:08 amIAD - TPA
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$231

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Tampa

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Fri 5/9

9:56 pm-12:17 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

6:35 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$91

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Thu 5/29

6:34 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/16

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$98

TampaBaltimore

TPA - BWI

TPABWI

Tampa

Wed 6/4

5:30 am-7:58 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/15

8:30 am-11:07 am

Nonstop2h 37m

$109

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - IAD

TPAIAD

Tampa

Sat 5/10

8:30 am-10:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

11:44 am-2:17 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$115

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Sat 5/10

1:09 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

7:49 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$177

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

7:30 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$197

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Fri 5/2

9:46 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop19h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

1:00 pm-5:34 am

1 stop16h 34m

$200

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Sat 5/31

7:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/3

7:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$208

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - IAD

TPAIAD

Tampa

Fri 5/16

7:10 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:55 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$213

TampaWashington, D.C.

TPA - DCA

TPADCA

Tampa

Thu 6/5

7:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/10

7:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$219

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Tampa-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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IAD

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Tampa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. is 75 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Tampa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

The most flights from TPA to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Tampa to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Tampa, you will be flying from Tampa, which is the city’s only airport. Tampa (TPA) is located 4.9 mi from the center of Tampa. There are 21 flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. per day from 7 different airlines.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $91, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Tampa to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $109 and $177, respectively. These flights start at 57% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Frontier flights start at $46 while deals on American Airlines start at $89 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from Tampa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Spirit Airlines (100%), Frontier (84%), Southwest( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Tampa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $116 on average our data indicates $176 when flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Tampa to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$38Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$197Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$201Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$211Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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