Washington (DCA) to Tampa (TPA) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Tampa (TPA): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 815 miles (1,311 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Raleigh/Durham, Charleston and Myrtle Beach and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to TPA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DCA to TPA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to TPA with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Wilmington (ILM)American Airlines, then Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Greenville (GSP)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Miami (MIA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Huntsville (HSV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
DCA to TPA: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to TPA?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Tampa (TPA).
How far is Washington from Tampa by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Tampa (TPA) are 815 miles (1,311 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to TPA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does DCA to TPA cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DCA to TPA with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Washington and Tampa?
The most direct connections are through Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Charleston (CHS), Myrtle Beach (MYR), Wilmington (ILM) and Charlotte (CLT). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Raleigh/Durham.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.