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$50+ Cheap flights from Tampa (TPA) to Houston

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TPA — HOU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Tampa to Houston are usually found in February or April, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$97
(Priceline)

One-way from

$50
(Frontier)

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February

Average price

$233
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:04 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop5h 27mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/811:38 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$191
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:50 amTPA - IAH
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/47:38 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$200
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:06 amTPA - IAH
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Fri 1/310:37 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:05 amTPA - HOU
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/712:14 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:25 pmTPA - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Sat 1/45:45 amHOU - TPA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$462
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:30 amTPA - HOU
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Fri 1/36:39 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/17$616
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:30 pmTPA - HOU
3 stops54h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/510:57 amHOU - TPA
1 stop21h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$624
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/193:06 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop28h 51mFrontier
Sat 12/217:25 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$767

Find flights from Tampa to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Thu 1/16

12:16 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/20

7:05 am-10:06 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$97

TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Mon 1/13

1:08 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/20

7:05 am-10:06 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$98

TampaHouston

TPA - HOU

TPAHOU

Tampa

Sun 2/9

10:29 pm-9:36 am

1 stop12h 07m

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/15

3:43 pm-5:31 am

1 stop12h 48m

$108

TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Thu 1/23

10:44 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/27

10:06 pm-10:35 am

1 stop11h 29m

$108

TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Tue 1/14

7:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/21

7:20 am-10:34 am

Nonstop2h 14m

$197

TampaHouston

TPA - HOU

TPAHOU

Tampa

Thu 1/23

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/24

6:35 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$198

TampaHouston

TPA - HOU

TPAHOU

Tampa

Thu 1/23

8:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Houston Hobby

Fri 1/24

6:37 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 49m

$216

TampaHouston

TPA - HOU

TPAHOU

Tampa

Wed 1/8

3:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/11

12:14 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$236

TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Tue 1/7

9:00 am-9:14 pm

1 stop13h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$280

TampaHouston

TPA - IAH

TPAIAH

Tampa

Wed 3/5

10:40 am-4:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$50

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Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Tampa to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Tampa to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tampa to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Tampa to Houston is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Tampa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TPA to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Tampa to Houston in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Houston. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Houston flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Frontier from Tampa to Houston have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Tampa to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tampa to Houston?

    For a flight from Tampa to Houston, you will be flying from Tampa. Tampa (TPA) is just 4.9 mi from the center of the city. Tampa is the only Tampa airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Houston per day. 6 airlines have flights to Houston from Tampa on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Houston round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $97, was found to be the cheapest airline from Tampa to Houston.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and United Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Tampa to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Tampa to Houston are Frontier ($50), Spirit Airlines ($57), and Southwest ($99).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Houston?

    The cheapest flight price from Tampa to Houston is $154. On average you can expect to pay $315. The most popular route, (Tampa - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $75.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Tampa to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Tampa to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Tampa to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Tampa to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Tampa to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Tampa to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Tampa to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Tampa to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Tampa to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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