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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$140	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 15 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $140
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 13	The cheapest one-way flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights	$128	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $128
Last-minute weekend getaway	$222	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Apr 25 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Tampa to Houston is currently $222
Cheapest business class flights	$378	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 16 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston is currently $378

Fastest flight	2 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Tampa to Houston takes 2 hr 15 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: $80–185
February Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–215

Popular airlines from Tampa to Houston

Southwest

Nonstop

from $437

Typical price: $185–450

21 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - HOU Every day

1897 weekly connecting flights

TPA - HOU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $275

Typical price: $185–455

28 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - IAH Every day

278 weekly connecting flights

TPA - IAH Every day
American

from $457

Typical price: $210–495

745 weekly connecting flights

TPA - HOU, IAH Every day
Delta

from $457

Typical price: $235–590

576 weekly connecting flights

TPA - HOU, IAH Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $140

Typical price: $115–250

4 weekly nonstop flights

TPA - IAH Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

33 weekly connecting flights

TPA - IAH Every day
Alaska

from $1,067

Typical price: $830–16,000

21 weekly connecting flights

TPA - IAH Every day

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 1 hr 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 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 53 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 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 $80 to $185.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston 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 Tampa to Houston is $437, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Houston is $275, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Houston is $457, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Houston is $457, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Houston is $140, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to Houston is $1,067, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston starts at $140 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Wed, May 13.

2 hr 15 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 278 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 1,897 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 745 connecting flights per week. American flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 576 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 4 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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 $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 Tampa to Houston is $437, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest United flight from Tampa to Houston is $275, flying from May 23 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Tampa to Houston is $457, flying from May 21 to May 24.
The cheapest Delta flight from Tampa to Houston is $457, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Tampa to Houston is $140, flying from May 15 to May 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Tampa to Houston is $1,067, flying from Jun 26 to Jun 28.

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 4 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Houston 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 Tampa and Houston at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

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 4 Frontier direct flights from Tampa to Houston 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 Tampa to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Tampa and Houston start at $128 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 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 $378 from Sat, May 16 to Sun, May 17 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Tampa and Houston start at $140 from Fri, May 15 to Sun, May 17.

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 $222 from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Tampa and Houston at price $222 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Apr 25 to Sun, Apr 26.

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.