What percentage of Houston to Tampa flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 29.2% of flights from Houston to Tampa have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection. Travelers seeking direct options should factor this percentage into their planning.

How long is the flight from Houston to Tampa?

A direct flight from Houston to Tampa typically takes 2 hours and 16 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 7 hours and 19 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1265 kilometers. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey, especially if opting for a connecting flight.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Houston to Tampa?

Historically, good prices on flights from Houston to Tampa have been frequent. This route is known for offering deals regularly across the trailing 30 days. Travelers seeking value on this route can often find favorable fares. The consistent availability of good prices makes this a popular route for budget-conscious travelers.

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Houston to Tampa: Overview

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. These months present the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Houston to Tampa typically range from $268 to $694, with a median of $437. Right now, fares are below the typical level for this route, and 31% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When flying from Houston to Tampa, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 29.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Houston to Tampa, including connections, takes about 14h 16m. For direct flights from Houston to Tampa, the median flight time is significantly shorter, at 2h 16m. This difference highlights the impact of connecting itineraries on overall travel duration.

The distance between Houston and Tampa is 1265 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and flight options available.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Tampa

Regular price: $188 - $274

Prices for flights from Houston to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Tampa is between $188 and $274. The current lowest deal is $83 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $83

Low $188

High $274

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Tampa

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Tampa is August, with a median price of $183. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $801. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $183

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $801

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Tampa

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$117

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$119

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$144

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$143

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$150

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$88

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$267 → $87

67%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$266 → $88

67%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

$267 → $91

66%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$271 → $97

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Tampa

Houston - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from HOU to TPA are below the typical level at $268 to $694.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 16m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2h 16m, while connecting flights average 14h 16m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 70.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Tampa are frequently available.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Tampa, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$109

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another option for flights from Houston to Tampa.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$291

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Houston to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than Tampa, despite potential heavy traffic.

📍 ~135 km from Tampa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$74

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$933

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69% AI deal score

$968

$753

Save $215

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Tampa, United States

68% AI deal score

$891

$724

Save $167

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67% AI deal score

$936

$803

Save $133

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Oct 13

Tampa, United States

67% AI deal score

$924

$803

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Oct 31

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67% AI deal score

$998

$841

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Oct 04

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66% AI deal score

$882

$803

Save $79

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66% AI deal score

$930

$839

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$839

$803

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Tampa 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $430. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out have an average price of $521, while those booked within 6 days of departure can average $740. Planning ahead by at least two months generally offers better value for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Houston to Tampa has been considered $268 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $437. Fares can vary, with 75% of prices observed being $694 or less. Aiming for prices at or below the $268 threshold indicates a particularly economical fare.

Historically, April has been the best month to fly from Houston to Tampa, with a median price of $180. May also offers good value, with a median price of $194. February has shown a median price of $239. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $437.

Houston to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Houston to Tampa

Regular price: $188 - $274

Prices for flights from Houston to Tampa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Tampa is between $188 and $274. The current lowest deal is $83 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 21.

now $83

Low $188

High $274

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Tampa

August

Cheapest

Flights from $183

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $801

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Tampa

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Tampa

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$117

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$119

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$241

$144

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$143

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$150

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Tampa

Houston (IAH) - Tampa (TPA)

Frontier Airlines

$272

$88

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 19

$267 → $87

67%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$266 → $88

67%

2 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 21

$267 → $91

66%

1 night

Oct 6 - Oct 7

$271 → $97

64%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Tampa

Houston - Tampa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from HOU to TPA are below the typical level at $268 to $694.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 16m.

The median flight duration for a direct flight is 2h 16m, while connecting flights average 14h 16m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights make up 70.8% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has 1 direct deal available for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Houston to Tampa are frequently available.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Tampa, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$109

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport provides another option for flights from Houston to Tampa.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$291

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Tampa International (TPA)

Cheapest

Tampa International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Houston to Tampa.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Orlando International (MCO)

Cheapest

Orlando International offers significantly more flight options and often lower fares than Tampa, despite potential heavy traffic.

Tampa, United States

50% AI deal score

$839

$803

Save $36

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

Cheap Flights from Houston to Tampa

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Tampa

Houston to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Houston to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Tampa

Direct flights from Houston to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Tampa

Houston - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 16m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

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Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 20

Oct 25

Oct 21

Nov 13

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Tampa?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Tampa?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Tampa?

What percentage of Houston to Tampa flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Houston to Tampa?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Houston to Tampa?

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Flights to Tampa from other cities

Houston to Tampa: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Tampa

How much is a round trip from Houston to Tampa

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Tampa

Direct flights from Houston to Tampa

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Tampa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Tampa

Houston - Tampa route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Fly in April for the lowest prices.

Direct flights take 2h 16m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Houston main airports to depart from

Tampa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Tampa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Tampa

Best Elite deals to Tampa

Oct 27

Oct 24

Oct 30

Oct 20

Oct 25

Oct 21

Nov 13

Oct 13

Oct 31

Oct 04

Oct 03

Oct 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Tampa

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Tampa?

What's a cheap fare from Houston to Tampa?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Tampa?