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$45+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — TPA
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Tampa are usually found in May or June, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 May 1, 2025.

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$85
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One-way from

$45
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Average price

$162
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/145:53 pmIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/161:30 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$85
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/305:53 pmIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/66:34 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$88
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/299:33 pmIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Fri 6/66:34 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 31mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$90
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/272:35 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Tue 6/311:45 amTPA - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/45:30 amIAH - TPA
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Mon 7/712:44 pmTPA - IAH
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/30$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/76:42 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Wed 6/115:20 amTPA - HOU
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/209:12 amHOU - TPA
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/243:23 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$238
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/56:30 pmHOU - TPA
2 stops20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:15 amTPA - HOU
2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$438

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Tampa that are best for you.

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HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

5:53 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Tampa

Fri 5/16

1:30 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$85

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

5:53 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Tampa

Fri 6/6

6:34 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$88

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/29

9:33 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa

Fri 6/6

6:34 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$90

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/27

2:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Tampa

Tue 6/3

11:45 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$179

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 7/4

5:30 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Tampa

Mon 7/7

12:44 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$214

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Sat 6/7

6:42 pm-12:25 am

1 stop4h 43m

Tampa

Wed 6/11

5:20 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 55m

$217

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/20

9:12 am-4:10 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Tampa

Sat 5/24

3:23 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$238

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/2

6:20 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Tampa

Wed 6/4

11:49 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$277

HoustonTampa

HOU - TPA

HOUTPA

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/5

6:30 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops20h 38m

Tampa

Sun 6/8

6:15 am-5:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$438

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/18

7:40 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$45

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The best insider tips for Houston to Tampa flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Tampa trip
Airports
IAH

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Use the Blue Express Curbside for quick pickup if you're not checking bags at TPA.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on TPA

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Tampa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tampa from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Tampa

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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 61 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 May 1, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% 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. Sunday afternoons 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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Tampa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 are 2 daily inbound flights from Houston from 5 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $85, 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 60% 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 $45. Users have also found prices from $47 and $85 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $203 for a flight from Houston to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Tampa) is currently priced at $58.

  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$62Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$68Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$139Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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