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Cheap flights from Washington to Tampa

812 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Washington to Tampa at a glance

812 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~73 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Washington (IAD) to Tampa (TPA) cover 812 miles (1,306 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Washington to Tampa covers 812 miles (1,307 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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IAD (0 mi)TPA (812 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 812 miles. Direct carriers include FL and UA.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Washington → Tampa. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
FLDirect
UADirect
Baggage on Washington → Tampa: on this route, FL typically includes a carry-on, while UA may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Washington to Tampa — quick answers

How far is Washington from Tampa by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Washington (IAD) to Tampa (TPA) is 812 miles (1,306 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Washington to Tampa?

The average nonstop flight time from IAD to TPA is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Washington to Tampa?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Washington → Tampa

Route type
medium-haul domestic
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~73 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Tampa — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 35 of 126 routes from Washington
Airline network
UA: 110 destinations from IAD; FL: 3 destinations from IAD
Alternative origin airports
DCA (Washington, 23 mi); BWI (Baltimore, 45 mi); CHO (Charlottesville, 78 mi)
Alternative destination airports
MCO (Orlando, 81 mi); RSW (Fort Myers, 110 mi); PBI (West Palm Beach, 174 mi)
Nearby destinations
Orlando, United States (81 mi); Fort Myers, United States (110 mi); West Palm Beach, United States (174 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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