Tampa to Washington DC Flights

Flights from Tampa

Finding great deals on flights from Tampa is easy when you use CheapTickets. Tampa was the site of the first commercial airline, the St Petersburg-Tampa Airboat in 1914. Since then, air services in Tampa have grown to include four airports. Tampa International Airport, the main airport in town for commercial passenger service, Peter O. Knight Airport, which is used primarily for general aviation flights, along with Tampa Executive Airport and St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. St. Petersburg-Clearwater handles general aviation flights and a few discount carriers, and it serves as a joint civil-military field for Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater. Tampa International Airport is about 6.8 miles from the city's center at 4100 George J. Bean Parkway. Airlines operating through Tampa International include Air Canada, British Airways, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways, among others.

Parking at Tampa International Airport

Tampa International Airport has multiple parking options. Valet parking is available for $2 every 30 minutes and $25 for 24 hours. A short-term garage above the terminal offers free parking for an hour, followed by a fee of $4 for the first 20 minutes after the hour and $1 for each additional 20 minutes until reaching the maximum charge of $20 for a 24-hour period. The long-term parking garage is located next to the terminal, where you can park at no charge for an hour. The first 20 minutes after that costs $4, then $1 each additional 20 minutes until a maximum $15 charge is reached for 24-hours of parking. The economy parking lot is the best deal, with costs of $1 per 20 minutes parked and a maximum of $9 per 24 hours.

Transportation to Tampa International Airport

Taxi service is available for the trip to the airport from downtown Tampa. Yellow Cab and United Cab both provide airport transportation services at a cost of about $25. Rental car service is also available from several locations throughout Tampa with companies such as Ace Rent-a-Car, Action Car Rental or Payless. You can use CheapTickets to make rental car reservations..

Eating at Tampa International Airport

There are several restaurants in the airport. The in-airport Marriot provides sit-down meals from breakfast to dinner at its Caf� Elise or at the revolving rooftop restaurant, The View at CK's. Inside the airport itself, there's pizza available from Papa John's, Italian food at Carrabba's Italian Grill or a variety of tasty dishes from TGI Fridays. If you're rushing to catch one of the flights from Tampa, there's always a quick sandwich and beverage available from the airport Starbucks.

Washington Dulles International Airport

Booking cheap flights to Washington, D.C., is a breeze when you use CheapTickets.com. CheapTickets offers a variety of low-cost fares to destinations across the globe. Washington Dulles International Airport serves the Washington, D.C., area and is located 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C., and is actually located in Dulles, Virginia. It is a major airport and serves over 60,000 passengers each day. Major airlines that serve the airport include Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, JetBlue, and Lufthansa, among others.

Transportation from Washington Dulles International Airport

Shuttles, taxi, and public transportation are readily available from Washington Dulles International Airport. Popular shuttle bus services include SuperShuttle and Washington Flyer. Rental cars companies at the airport include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, and Enterprise. The Metrobus and Metrorail serve the airport as well.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., can be very cold in the winter months, so it is important to bundle up when traveling during that time. The average temperature in the winter is 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Fall has an average temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer has an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while spring has an average temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

Attractions in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C., offers several attractions for visitors. The National Mall is a must-see destination for first-time visitors to the city. The Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial are all high-priority destinations as well. Remember to book cheap flights to Washington, D.C., with CheapTickets, and spend the money you save on enjoying all the city has to offer.