Cheap flights from Tampa to Houston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $118
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $118
Cheapest one-way flight $44
Spirit 1 stop 12 hr Tue, Feb 24
The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $44
Cheapest nonstop flights $148
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $148
Last-minute weekend getaway $212
Spirit 1 stop 12 hr Fri, Jan 30 — Sun, Feb 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Houston is currently $212
Cheapest business class flights $629
Delta 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $629
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to Houston takes 2 hr 25 min
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 Tampa to Houston is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically February.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $75–145
February
Most expensive
Typical prices: $120–200

Popular airlines from Tampa to Houston

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $180–440
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - HOU Every day
    1829 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - HOU Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $217
    Typical price: $180–430
    28 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - IAH Every day
    266 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - IAH Every day
  • American
    from $279
    Typical price: $200–460
    818 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Delta
    from $279
    Typical price: $235–550
    402 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - HOU, IAH Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $148
    Typical price: $110–260
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    TPA - IAH Every Mon, Fri, Sat
    42 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - IAH Every day
  • Spirit
    from $137
    Typical price: $100–210
    29 weekly connecting flights
    TPA - IAH Every day

Popular airports near Tampa

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA)
    Tampa United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO)
    Orlando United States 1 hr 22 min 77 mi
  • St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
    Tampa United States 20 min 14 mi
  • Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
    Sarasota United States 59 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 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 26 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Tampa to Houston

The cheapest flights from Tampa to Houston are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $75 to $145.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $44.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Houston is $217, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Houston is $217, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Houston is $279, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Houston is $279, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Houston is $148, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Houston is $137, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston starts at $118 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $44 and departs on Tue, Feb 24.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Tampa to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Tampa to Houston.
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 Tampa to Houston 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 Tampa to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 266 connecting flights per week. United flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,829 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Tampa to Houston are:
  • American offers 818 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Delta offers 402 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Frontier offers 3 nonstop flights and 42 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
  • Spirit offers 29 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Tampa and Houston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $118. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $44.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Tampa to Houston is $217, flying from Mar 21 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Houston is $217, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Houston is $279, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Houston is $279, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Houston is $148, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Tampa to Houston is $137, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 23.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Tampa to Houston.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Houston at price $212 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Tampa to Houston.
  • There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 28 United direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 3 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Houston per week. Flights are available on Monday, Friday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Tampa to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and Houston start at $148 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Tampa to Houston, 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 Tampa and Houston start at $629 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with Delta.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Houston start at $118 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5.
To book business class trips from Tampa to Houston, 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 Tampa and Houston starts at $212 from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Houston at price $212 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Jan 30 to Sun, Feb 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Tampa to Houston, 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.

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