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$53+ Cheap flights from Houston to Tampa (TPA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — TPA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Houston to Tampa are usually found in May or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Tampa (TPA). 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$53
(Cheapflightsfares)

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Average price

$247
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/97:55 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop1h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:05 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$104
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/199:21 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/269:50 amTPA - IAH
1 stop4h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$105
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 5/17:40 pmIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Mon 5/54:30 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$106
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1212:27 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop16h 04mFrontier
Tue 4/1510:27 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop12h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 4/48:25 pmHOU - TPA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Tue 4/811:45 amTPA - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$171
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:30 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/279:34 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/92:10 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/124:51 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/256:45 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Tue 4/296:00 amTPA - HOU
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/19$268
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:28 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/2011:49 amTPA - IAH
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2210:15 amHOU - TPA
2 stops18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 2/236:29 pmTPA - HOU
2 stops15h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$7,243

Find flights from Houston to Tampa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Tampa 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 February 20, 2025.

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Houston

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Tampa

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Return

Price

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/9

7:55 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 58m

Tampa

Wed 3/12

11:05 am-12:43 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$104

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/11

11:08 am-9:04 pm

2 stops32h 56m

Tampa

Tue 3/18

5:40 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$106

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/12

12:27 pm-5:31 am

1 stop16h 04m

Tampa

Tue 4/15

10:27 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 05m

$110

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/5

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop14h 32m

Tampa

Mon 4/7

9:43 pm-12:19 am

1 stop27h 36m

$112

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/4

8:25 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Tampa

Tue 4/8

11:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$171

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/9

2:10 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Tampa

Sat 4/12

4:51 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$199

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/4

2:39 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

Tampa

Sun 4/6

9:30 am-11:06 am

Nonstop2h 36m

$242

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/25

6:45 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 41m

Tampa

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

$268

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/17

12:28 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Tampa

Thu 3/20

11:49 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$287

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/3

7:28 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$53

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Tampa

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Tampa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Tampa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Houston to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 HOU to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Tampa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Houston to Tampa by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Tampa. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Tampa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tampa ranges from 1.6 - 7.8 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Tampa when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Tampa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tampa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 60.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tampa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tampa. 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 Tampa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Tampa, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Justin,May 2024

AUS - SAN

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Tampa. 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 into for flights to Tampa from Houston?

    Located just 4.9 mi from the city center, Tampa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Tampa from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Tampa (TPA) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Houston from 5 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $106, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Southwest. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $53. Users have also found prices from $54 and $86 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $280 for a flight from Houston to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Tampa) is currently priced at $57.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Tampa 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 Houston to Tampa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tampa (average of $208). Flying from Houston to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $270). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Tampa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Tampa. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$76Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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