Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to Tampa now!
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to Tampa now!
Baltimore/Washington (BWI), MD to Tampa, FL
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 24 travel days available.
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
We make bag-checking a breeze with our flexible baggage policy. Here’s how to make your journey even smoother:
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Tampa International Airport (TPA) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 36 minutes |
| Distance | 842 miles |
| 156† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 7‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 5 ‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 7 ‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI):
†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 12/1/2024 and 12/31/2024. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 12/1/2024 and 12/31/2024.
In the mood to dip your toes into the waters of Tampa’s beautiful beaches? Discover some of the world’s top-rated beaches and soak up some rays. Check out Fort DeSoto, a barrier island that’s also a 1,136-acre park, perfect for camping, boating, and hiking. Of course, there’s more to Tampa than its beaches. For thrill seekers, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the place to catch your adrenaline rush. Raise your hands in the air as you ride an exhilarating triple-launch roller coaster or drop from a 335-foot tower. Explore more kid-friendly fun around the park with various play areas, splash zones, rides, and more.
Foodies can take advantage of the Tampa Riverwalk Dine & Wine Tour and get to know the wide variety of cuisines the city has to offer. From fresh seafood to authentic Spanish dishes, satisfy your taste buds in any way you please. If you enjoy craft beer, the Tampa craft brewing scene is booming with a number of local-inspired beers for you to try. Not into beer? Hop around downtown Tampa bars to get a specialty cocktail.
Get out your golf clubs and head over to one of the many golf courses around the Tampa area, perfect for any golfing enthusiast. For other outdoor activities, explore the Hillsborough River where you can enjoy a downstream paddling adventure and spot turtles, gators, and birds unique to Florida. See incredible views of Tampa by taking a guided boat tour where you can hop on or off and stroll through parts of the city you wish to see.
1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.