Tampa (TPA) to Washington (DCA) flights
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Tampa International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 814-mile flight takes about 2h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 814 mi · 1,310 km
- Flight time
- 2h 14m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying TPA to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 25 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 170,509 | 2h 15m |
| Southwest Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 73,136 | 2h 13m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 1,767 | 2h 22m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to DCA flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 7:03pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2385American Airlines | 7:00am | 9:25am | 27 | 94% |
| AA 3305American Airlines | 8:05am | 10:26am | 4 | 90% |
| WN 3205Southwest Airlines | 9:00am | 11:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3930Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 12:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1673Southwest Airlines | 10:05am | 12:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3549Southwest Airlines | 10:35am | 12:50pm | 12 | 75% |
| AA 2775American Airlines | 10:38am | 12:59pm | 4 | 73% |
| AA 1972American Airlines | 11:46am | 2:13pm | 27 | 93% |
| AA 843American Airlines | 1:19pm | 3:47pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 2837American Airlines | 1:32pm | 3:58pm | 4 | 74% |
| WN 3196Southwest Airlines | 3:00pm | 5:20pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 3980Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 6:00pm | 12 | n/a |
| AA 2773American Airlines | 6:59pm | 9:25pm | 4 | 54% |
| AA 1944American Airlines | 7:03pm | 9:30pm | 27 | 51% |
Is TPA to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,249 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (92%), those around 7pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,550 | 75% | 23 min | 2.8% |
| Southwest Airlines | 699 | 75% | 14 min | 1.7% |
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 | 46 | 98% | |
| 7am to 8am | 185 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 70 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 132 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 293 | 86% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 238 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 73 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 430 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 76 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 138 | 54% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 173 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 208 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 170 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 173 | 20,396 | |
| September 2025 | 170 | 18,598 | |
| October 2025 | 170 | 18,842 | |
| November 2025 | 192 | 19,944 | |
| December 2025 | 199 | 20,878 | |
| January 2026 | 184 | 19,585 | |
| February 2026 | 192 | 21,441 | |
| March 2026 | 209 | 24,788 | |
| April 2026 | 180 | 21,081 | |
| May 2026 | 173 | 20,075 | |
| June 2026 | 171 | 20,654 | |
| July 2026 | 162 | 19,130 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.