Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Washington DC and Tampa follow the same timezone, UTC-5.
Each week, there are 21 Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, select the 08:25 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:26 with Frontier Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your IAD to TPA flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United offers direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Tampa — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United.
United is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to TPA flights. An exceptional 85.97% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and TPA:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Raleigh / Durham Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport flight is Rs14,847. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs18,821. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to TPA, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Snapping up cheap flights from IAD to TPA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Washington Dulles Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Reserve a hotel close to TPA if you're catching a late Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tampa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty to explore Tampa and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tampa International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
TPA is located at 5507 West Spruce Street.
From Tampa International Airport, Tampa is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Tampa in March.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Tampa International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to TPA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Tampa, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Jacksonville to check off its leading attractions. From St. John's Cathedral to Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another side of the United States, head for Miami, about 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami are the start of reasons to visit.
