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$71+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAH — TPA
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Wed 3/46:07 pm
IAH
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/113:01 pm
TPA
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IAH
Nonstop2h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/304:22 pm
IAH
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TPA
1 stop4h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/162:00 pm
TPA
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:49 pm
IAH
-
TPA
1 stop5h 37m
Frontier
Wed 4/158:44 am
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop9h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Fri 3/209:03 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/245:30 am
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Fri 3/209:03 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Mon 3/2310:24 pm
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop19h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/116:00 pm
IAH
-
TPA
1 stop5h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/175:30 am
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop5h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Sat 3/149:03 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Fri 3/206:25 pm
TPA
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/309:03 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 15m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:00 am
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop6h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:07 pm
IAH
-
TPA
1 stop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:05 pm
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop26h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$145
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 4/44:06 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/118:13 pm
TPA
-
IAH
1 stop4h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$146
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/25:45 am
IAH
-
TPA
1 stop10h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/41:39 pm
TPA
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$147
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/231:58 pm
IAH
-
TPA
Nonstop2h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:00 pm
TPA
-
IAH
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$148

Find flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$352

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa that are best for you.

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HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-10:09 pm

2 stops15h 09m

Tampa

Sun 4/19

2:00 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$148

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/27

5:49 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 37m

Tampa

Wed 4/29

9:00 am-7:36 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$160

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

5:49 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 37m

Tampa

Sun 4/19

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$160

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/9

9:03 pm-12:18 am

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Thu 3/12

12:49 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$172

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/2

6:03 pm-7:34 am

2 stops12h 31m

Tampa

Mon 5/4

8:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$175

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-6:03 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Tampa

Mon 3/2

8:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$181

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/23

5:45 am-5:41 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Tampa

Fri 3/27

10:05 pm-10:36 am

1 stop13h 31m

$189

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

3:27 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Tampa

Mon 3/16

6:25 pm-8:08 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$194

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

5:34 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 52m

Tampa

Thu 3/19

10:54 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$199

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/24

6:07 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 18m

Tampa

Wed 2/25

11:40 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$202

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Tampa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Tampa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Tampa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Tampa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Tampa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 13, 2026.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa (average of $48). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 IAH to TPA?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl 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 17, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa flights

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Marisa Garcia

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,465 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,047 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Tampa from Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Most people fly into Tampa (TPA) if they book a flight to Tampa from Houston George Bush Intcntl. On average, Tampa has 15 inbound flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl per day from 3 airlines. Tampa is conveniently located just 4.9 mi from Tampa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

    For as low as $160, Frontier can have you in Tampa from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in 5h 37m. Airlines will cover a distance of 786 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa round-trip?

    Frontier, at $60, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa are Spirit Airlines ($30), Frontier ($40), and American Airlines ($78).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

    Consider Emirates (93%), United Airlines (91%) or Copa Airlines (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $248 for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $54 while the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Tampa) is currently priced at $120.

  • Can I find deals for flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from George Bush Intcntl 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa (average of $48). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Tampa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $82). 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 3 airlines flying from George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from George Bush Intcntl 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$135Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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