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$54+ 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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — TPA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1611:33 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/199:11 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/207:50 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Sun 11/235:20 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$87
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/277:50 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/410:12 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sun 11/165:00 pmIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/199:11 pmTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$92
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:48 pmIAH - TPA
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Sat 11/225:01 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$94
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/1611:33 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Wed 11/198:25 amTPA - IAH
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$96
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/277:50 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:00 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/277:50 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 12mFrontier
Wed 12/35:45 amTPA - IAH
1 stop16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/257:00 amIAH - TPA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/2811:00 amTPA - IAH
Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$101
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 12/46:47 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Tue 12/912:53 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/29$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/56:47 pmHOU - TPA
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Mon 12/157:06 pmTPA - HOU
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/30$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 12/317:00 pmHOU - TPA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:40 amTPA - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 10/30$204

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 October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$79
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$54
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$204
From Houston to Tampa
One-way flight from Houston to Tampa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 October 30, 2025.
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

Sat 12/27

9:30 am-12:41 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa

Sat 1/3

6:55 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$92

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 11/15

8:48 pm-11:26 am

1 stop13h 38m

Tampa

Sat 11/22

5:01 am-6:36 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$94

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/25

7:50 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Tampa

Thu 12/4

10:12 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$108

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/25

7:50 am-11:02 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Tampa

Tue 12/2

11:00 am-12:29 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$108

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 11/13

2:33 pm-8:18 am

1 stop16h 45m

Tampa

Mon 11/17

6:15 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 33m

$110

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/26

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

Tampa

Thu 11/27

5:20 am-6:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$113

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/20

12:50 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Tampa

Wed 12/24

10:12 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$119

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/14

5:28 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 37m

Tampa

Sun 11/16

1:00 pm-2:36 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$125

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/21

6:04 am-11:44 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Tampa

Sun 11/23

5:20 am-6:55 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$132

HoustonTampa

IAH - TPA

IAHTPA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

8:21 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Tampa

Mon 1/26

11:37 am-7:46 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$140

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Tampa

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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 October 24, 2025.

Booking 56 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tampa (average of $36). Flying from Houston to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $75). 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 October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 42% on flights from Houston to Tampa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

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
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop for quick check-in and avoid counter lines.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for extra comfort.


Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on bag and seat selection, saving on fees.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and drinks, enhancing the short flight experience.


Southwest’s open seating policy allows you to choose any available seat upon boarding.

Airports
IAH

Check IAH's website for real-time security wait times to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's compact terminal allows travelers to arrive closer to departure time, minimizing wait times and easing navigation.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
TPA

Use TPA's Blue Express Curbside for quick exits if you're not checking bags, avoiding baggage claim crowds.

Read more about TPAby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier and Southwest

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

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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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Tampa, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Tampa?

    For as low as $92, Frontier can have you in Tampa from Houston in 2h 11m. The distance between Houston and Tampa is about 786 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $62, 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 68% 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 $56. Users have also found prices from $79 and $79 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Tampa?

    On average you can expect to pay $356 for a flight from Houston to Tampa. The cheapest flight overall is $160 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Tampa) is currently priced at $78.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Tampa (average of $36). Flying from Houston to Tampa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $75). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$72Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$145Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$170Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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