Washington to Tampa DCA, IAD → TPA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The cheapest return found recently is $170 with Frontier Airlines, 21 Nov – 26 Nov, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $92 with Frontier Airlines, 27 Nov, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $173 to $286.
Cheapest return found recently
$170
21 Nov – 26 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 10:47 p.m. · Return leaves 9:23 a.m. · 15 h 11 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$432
21 Nov – 28 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 7:00 p.m. · Return leaves 6:55 a.m. · 4 h 49 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$170 21 Nov – 26 Novfound todaySee prices for these dates
$145 10 Dec – 14 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $117 to $274.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 6 departure dates from 22 Oct to 10 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?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct – 26 Oct | $310 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 26 Nov | $181 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 26 Nov | $214 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 26 Nov | $170 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 28 Nov | $316 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Dec – 14 Dec | $145 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $145.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $80 to $112.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$92
27 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Leaves 6:05 a.m. · 7 h 37 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$92 27 Novfound todayOpen this trip
$76 6 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $49 to $77.
At $92, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
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 4 departure dates from 27 Nov to 6 Jan 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 27 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
8 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | $92 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $172 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 6 Dec | $76 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Jan 2027 | $81 | Frontier Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Tampa International Airport (TPA) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $76.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
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.
Today's prices for 21 Nov – 26 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 27 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Tampa?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 59% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $349 | $310 | +141% | 13 |
| 30–59 days | $145 | $117 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 60–89 days | $206 | $117 | +42% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | $155 | $155 | +7% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $427 | $381 | +194% | 16 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $49 | $49 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 60–89 days | $52 | $52 | +6% | 11 |
| 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
$134
$36 less than flying from Washington
10 Dec – 14 Dec · BWI → TPA · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Washington → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$224
$54 more than flying to Tampa
5 Nov – 10 Nov · IAD → SFB · out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Washington → Sarasota
68 km from Tampa
$349
$179 more than flying to Tampa
14 Dec – 18 Dec · IAD → SRQ · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Baltimore → Tampa
57 km from Washington
$52
$40 less than flying from Washington
6 Jan 2027 · BWI → TPA · 1 stop
found yesterday
Washington → Orlando
124 km from Tampa
$139
$47 more than flying to Tampa
28 Oct · IAD → MCO · 1 stop
found yesterday
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 21 Nov – 26 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
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