Washington (DCA) to Tampa (TPA) flights
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 814-mile flight takes about 2h 25m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 814 mi · 1,310 km
- Flight time
- 2h 25m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DCA to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 170,294 | 2h 27m |
| Southwest Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 68,962 | 2h 21m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,769 | 2h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to TPA flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 7:06pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2605Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 8:30am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 1983Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 9:30am | 6 | n/a |
| WN 641Southwest Airlines | 6:55am | 9:30am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 2775American Airlines | 7:29am | 9:58am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 1972American Airlines | 8:35am | 11:06am | 27 | 93% |
| AA 2852American Airlines | 10:15am | 12:40pm | 4 | 80% |
| AA 1990American Airlines | 10:19am | 12:53pm | 27 | 89% |
| WN 2790Southwest Airlines | 1:15pm | 3:40pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 3359Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 5:20pm | 12 | 55% |
| AA 2773American Airlines | 3:46pm | 6:15pm | 4 | 53% |
| AA 1944American Airlines | 3:56pm | 6:23pm | 27 | 53% |
| AA 544American Airlines | 7:06pm | 9:35pm | 31 | 55% |
Is DCA to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,248 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (97%), those around 6pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,550 | 72% | 25 min | 2.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 698 | 79% | 15 min | 2.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 180 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 222 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 292 | 81% | |
| 10am to 11am | 342 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 282 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 79 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 201 | 56% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 81 | 44% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 259 | 54% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 106 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 116 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 172 | 19,832 | |
| September 2025 | 172 | 17,443 | |
| October 2025 | 170 | 19,643 | |
| November 2025 | 191 | 18,826 | |
| December 2025 | 197 | 22,723 | |
| January 2026 | 184 | 17,484 | |
| February 2026 | 194 | 20,543 | |
| March 2026 | 214 | 25,087 | |
| April 2026 | 180 | 18,926 | |
| May 2026 | 173 | 18,742 | |
| June 2026 | 179 | 21,438 | |
| July 2026 | 168 | 20,609 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.