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Cheap flights from Washington to Tampa from $45 DCA, IAD → PIE, TPA

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), Tampa International Airport (TPA)

The cheapest return found recently is $327 with jetBlue, 14 Nov – 15 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $45 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$45, Frontier Airlines, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$327, 14 Nov to 15 Nov
Usual return price
$157 to $294
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $116 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Shortest nonstop flight found
2 h 34 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $157 to $294.

Cheapest return found recently

$327

14 Nov – 15 Nov · jetBlue

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Leaves 7:50 a.m. · Return leaves 8:01 p.m. · 22 h 21 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$411

4 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 · American Airlines

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Leaves 7:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:17 a.m. · 4 h 51 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $327 14 Nov – 15 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $116 6 Dec – 14 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $82 to $274.

At $327, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 14 Nov to 4 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

11 fares on 5 departure dates

14 Nov – 15 Nov: $327, found 3 days ago22 Nov – 3 Dec: $214, found 4 days ago26 Nov – 2 Dec: $157, found 4 days ago6 Dec – 14 Dec: $116, found 4 days ago4 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027: $294, found 4 days agoNovDecMar
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 15 Nov$327jetBlueRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
22 Nov – 3 Dec$214Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Nov – 2 Dec$157Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Dec – 14 Dec$116Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
4 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027$294Allegiant AirWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $116.

November 2026From $1573 departure dates26 Nov – 2 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $116Cheapest seen1 departure date6 Dec – 14 Dec · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
March 2027From $2941 departure date4 Mar 2027 – 8 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $56 to $69.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$45

12 Dec · Frontier Airlines

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Leaves 6:33 p.m. · 5 h 54 min trip

1 stop · via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$54

26 Nov · Frontier Airlines

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Leaves 2:10 p.m. · 2 h 34 min trip

nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $45 12 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $45 to $113.

At $45, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 25 Nov to 16 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 3 other departure dates within 3 days of 12 Dec, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

23 fares on 7 departure dates

25 Nov: $174, found 7 days ago26 Nov: $54, found 4 days ago11 Dec: $71, found 4 days ago12 Dec: $45, found 3 days ago13 Dec: $67, found 7 days ago14 Dec: $62, found 3 days ago16 Dec: $57, found 5 days agoNovDec
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
25 Nov$174Southwest AirlinesRonald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
26 Nov$54Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
11 Dec$71Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
12 Dec$45Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$67Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$62Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
16 Dec$57Frontier AirlinesWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)1 stopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $45.

November 2026From $542 departure dates26 Nov · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From $45Cheapest seen5 departure dates12 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Washington to Tampa

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Tampa?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$339$310+134%19
7–13 days$181$158+25%17
14–29 days$160$116+10%27
30–59 days$145$82Cheapest seen40
60–89 days$150$110+3%31
90–179 days$155$155+7%11
180+ days$427$381+194%16

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$57$48+16%19
30–59 days$49$45Cheapest seen40
60–89 days$52$48+6%25
90–179 days$71$64+44%16

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

Return

Baltimore → Tampa

57 km from Washington

$133

$194 less than flying from Washington

20 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 · BWI → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Washington → Orlando

124 km from Tampa

$141

$186 less than flying to Tampa

4 Jan 2027 – 8 Jan 2027 · IAD → MCO · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Washington → Sarasota

68 km from Tampa

$190

$137 less than flying to Tampa

6 May 2027 – 13 May 2027 · IAD → SRQ · out nonstop, back nonstop

found 7 days ago

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Charlottesville → Tampa

149 km from Washington

$307

$20 less than flying from Washington

19 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · CHO → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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One-way

Washington → Orlando

124 km from Tampa

$44

$1 less than flying to Tampa

14 Dec · IAD → MCO · nonstop

found yesterday

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Baltimore → Tampa

57 km from Washington

$45

The same price as flying from Washington

12 Dec · BWI → TPA · 1 stop

found 3 days ago

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Washington → Sarasota

68 km from Tampa

$254

$209 more than flying to Tampa

17 May 2027 · DCA → SRQ · 1 stop

found 7 days ago

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Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Nov – 15 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Washington to Tampa?

The cheapest return found recently is $327 with jetBlue, 14 Nov to 15 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $116 with Frontier Airlines, 6 Dec to 14 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $157 to $294.

How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Tampa?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $45 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $56 to $69.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Tampa?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $116, 6 Dec to 14 Dec, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $45, 12 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Tampa?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 57% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 14% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Washington to Tampa?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $411 with American Airlines, 4 Mar 2027 to 8 Mar 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $54 with Frontier Airlines, 26 Nov, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Washington to Tampa?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 26 Nov, takes 2 h 34 min from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Tampa International Airport (TPA). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 12 Dec, takes 5 h 54 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Tampa?

Between 14 Nov and 4 Mar 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 1 and Allegiant Air on 1. Between 25 Nov and 16 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 6 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work