Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Tampa (HOU - TPA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Tampa and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$140	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Sat, May 16 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa is currently $140
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Tue, May 19	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Tampa is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights	$379	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 21 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa is currently $379
Last-minute weekend getaway	$222	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Fri, May 1 — Sun, May 3	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Tampa is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights	$398	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Sat, May 16 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa is currently $398

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Tampa takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Tampa is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–220
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–230

Popular airlines from Houston to Tampa

Southwest

Nonstop

from $379

Typical price: $185–450

21 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - TPA Every day

1749 weekly connecting flights

HOU - TPA Every day
United

Nonstop

from $379

Typical price: $185–460

28 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - TPA Every day

230 weekly connecting flights

IAH - TPA Every day
American

from $399

Typical price: $210–495

832 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - TPA Every day
Delta

from $399

Typical price: $240–590

582 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - TPA Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $140

Typical price: $120–250

4 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - TPA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

41 weekly connecting flights

IAH - TPA Every day
Spirit

from $239

Typical price: $100–260

26 weekly connecting flights

IAH - TPA Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Tampa United States 12 min 4 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando United States 1 hr 23 min 77 mi
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Tampa United States 21 min 14 mi
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)

Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Tampa

The cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $220.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Tampa is $379, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Tampa is $379, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Tampa is $399, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Tampa is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Tampa is $140, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Tampa is $239, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa starts at $140 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Tue, May 19.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Houston to Tampa.

Tampa has mild winters (Dec–Feb) and hot, rainy summers (Jun–Sep). Popular months for visitors are Mar, Jun–Jul and Dec. The city's signature event is the Gasparilla Pirate Festival (Jan/Feb), featuring an elaborate mock pirate invasion from the sea and a raucous parade downtown. In Feb, the Florida State Fair attracts families with carnival rides and attractions, livestock exhibitions and food stalls.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Tampa.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Tampa really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Tampa.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 230 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,749 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Tampa are:

American offers 832 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Delta offers 582 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 41 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .
Spirit offers 26 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Tampa.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $140. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Tampa is $379, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to Tampa is $379, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Tampa is $399, flying from May 21 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Tampa is $399, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Tampa is $140, flying from May 16 to May 17.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Tampa is $239, flying from Jun 18 to Jun 21.

Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Tampa.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Tampa at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Tampa.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Tampa per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Houston to Tampa on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Tampa start at $379 from Thu, May 21 to Mon, May 25 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Tampa, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Tampa start at $398 from Sat, May 16 to Mon, May 18 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Tampa start at $140 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Houston to Tampa, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Tampa starts at $222 from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Tampa at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Sun, May 3.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Tampa, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.