Flying from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE): What you need to know
Tampa (where St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is located) and Washington DC share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to PIE.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from central Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% arrive on time at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You can arrive at IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
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77% of all departures from Washington Dulles International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
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Flights that depart from BWI touch down at their destination as scheduled 77% of the time.
About St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
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PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
Getting from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to central Tampa
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is R 1,576. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,404. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to PIE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
August is the quietest month for flights from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Tampa based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Tampa is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Washington DC to PIE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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