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Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Tampa

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Houston to Tampa

August 4 - August 19

Cheapest

IAH - Tampa

$173

$149

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

IAH - Tampa

$206

$149

Round trip

July 21 - July 28

IAH - Tampa

$214

$156

Round trip

August 19 - August 26

IAH - Tampa

$211

$158

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July 8 - July 14

Best
Earliest

IAH - Tampa

$222

$159

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July 28 - August 4

IAH - Tampa

$213

$159

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July 14 - July 22

IAH - Tampa

$213

$159

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July 14 - July 21

IAH - Tampa

$219

$159

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July 14 - August 4

IAH - Tampa

$188

$159

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July 28 - August 25

IAH - Tampa

$188

$159

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Insights for flights from Houston to Tampa

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Houston to Tampa, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $180. This is followed by May, with a median fare of $194, and February, where the median fare is $239. Planning your trip around these months could lead to more economical travel.
Fares for flights from Houston to Tampa typically range from $231 to $597, with a median of $416. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding significantly discounted tickets can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When considering direct flights from Houston to Tampa, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 33.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one stop.
A typical journey from Houston to Tampa, including connections, takes about 14h 1m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The total travel time can vary depending on the number and length of connections.
The distance between Houston and Tampa is approximately 1265 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively short distance between the two cities, though the typical journey time suggests that direct options are not always the most common choice.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Tampa

Regular price: $140 - $308

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Tampa is $140 to $308. The current lowest deal is $149 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 4 to August 19.

now $149

Low $140

High $308

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Tampa is April, with a median price of $180. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $611. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $180

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $611

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Direct flights from Houston to Tampa

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Last-minute flights going from Houston to Tampa

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$474

$400

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$560

$461

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$555

$467

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$425

$320

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$454

$296

One-way

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Tampa

Allegiant Air

Houston (HOU) - Tampa (PIE)

Allegiant Air

$457

$351

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Tampa

3 nights

Aug 9 - Aug 12

$472  →  $182

61%

4 nights

Jul 3 - Jul 7

$386  →  $226

41%

4 nights

Jun 26 - Jun 30

$454  →  $296

35%

3 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 5

$363  →  $231

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Tampa

Houston - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Houston to Tampa are near the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $180

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Tampa, with a median price of $180.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 14h 1m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Houston to Tampa is 14 hours and 1 minute.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 66.7% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Historically, deals for flights from Houston to Tampa are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Tampa and is often the cheapest option from Houston.

📍 ~20 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$149

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another convenient departure point from Houston for flights to Tampa.

📍 ~15 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$159

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is the primary airport for flights from Houston to Tampa.

📍 ~10 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$149

St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport offers an alternative arrival option for your trip to Tampa.

📍 ~25 km from Tampa city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International (MCO) is a major international hub with significantly more direct flight options and often competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$79

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ)

Sarasota–Bradenton International (SRQ) is the closest alternative, offering a faster terminal experience with good domestic flights.

📍 ~60 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$209

Southwest Florida International (RSW)

Southwest Florida International (RSW) is a major regional airport with a variety of domestic and some international flights.

📍 ~185 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$200

Punta Gorda (PGD)

Punta Gorda (PGD) is an excellent option for budget-conscious travelers using low-cost carriers with quick transit.

📍 ~130 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$249

Orlando Sanford International (SFB)

Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a secondary Orlando airport that can offer savings on specific domestic routes.

📍 ~170 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Tampa at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $430. In contrast, flights booked 0-6 days before departure averaged $740, indicating a significant price increase for last-minute bookings. For the best value, consider securing your ticket well ahead of your travel date.

In the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Tampa was considered to be $231 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $416. Prices can vary, but historically, fares at or below the $231 mark represent a competitive deal for travelers.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from Houston to Tampa, with median prices of $180 and $194, respectively. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $239. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $416, suggesting that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.