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$50+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — TPA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from Houston to Tampa are usually found in February or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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 December 18, 2024.

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$109
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One-way from

$50
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Average price

$265
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/316:02 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/73:40 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$200
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:05 amIAH - TPA
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/69:24 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$206
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/246:26 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Mon 12/309:24 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop28h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$349
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 12/314:18 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/113:15 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$376
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 12/317:00 pmHOU - TPA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Sat 1/116:35 pmTPA - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$430
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.
Fri 12/207:47 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Tue 12/249:34 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop22h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:35 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/249:35 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:04 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Fri 1/246:50 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/18$484
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:03 amHOU - TPA
1 stop5h 31mDelta
Sun 1/266:00 amTPA - HOU
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/18$484

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 December 18, 2024.

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HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

7:48 pm-9:23 am

1 stop12h 35m

Tampa

Mon 1/13

3:20 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$109

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/10

1:14 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Tampa

Wed 1/15

12:16 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$110

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/2

7:05 am-10:06 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Tampa

Fri 2/14

8:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$111

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/26

6:16 pm-11:53 am

1 stop16h 37m

Tampa

Tue 1/28

11:45 am-5:26 pm

1 stop30h 41m

$112

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/14

7:20 am-10:34 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Tampa

Tue 1/21

5:21 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$197

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/16

11:05 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Tampa

Thu 1/23

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$198

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/8

4:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Tampa

Sun 2/16

5:21 am-9:30 am

1 stop5h 09m

$216

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Tampa

Wed 1/15

3:15 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$216

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/12

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Tampa

Thu 1/23

1:35 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$236

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

3:58 pm-12:26 am

1 stop7h 28m

Tampa

Thu 1/16

8:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$252

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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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 78 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 December 18, 2024.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Houston to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 Thursday evenings 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 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 December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Tampa, such as Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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?

    Frontier, at $109, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 45% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $50. Users have also found prices from $57 and $99 on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $313 for a flight from Houston to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $109 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Tampa) is currently priced at $75.

  • 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$92Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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