Find cheap airlines flights from Tampa to Houston

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Tampa to Houston, including United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Tampa to Houston according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Tampa to Houston: One way flights from $37, round trip flights from $71. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Tampa to Houston are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Tampa to Houston

The distance between Tampa and Houston is approximately 1,257.22 km. It takes around 2 hours 42 minutes on average to fly from Tampa to Houston. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$37
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$71
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,257.22 km
Average flight time2 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines
Flight statistics for the Tampa–Houston route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Tampa to Houston

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Tampa to Houston?

The average price of one-way flights from Tampa to Houston purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Houston is June, with an average price of $74; while the month with the highest flight price is usually January, with an average price of up to $311.

$311
$193
$74
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    Cheapest
  • $130
    Mar
  • $145
    Apr
  • $100
    May
  • $74
    Jun
  • $76
    Jul
  • $178
    Aug
  • $152
    Sep
  • $99
    Oct
  • $126
    Nov
  • $145
    Dec
  • $311
    Jan
  • $297
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Houston?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Tampa to Houston on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Tampa to Houston is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

$203
$163
$123
$83
    Cheapest
  • $175
    Mon
  • $203
    Tue
  • $143
    Wed
  • $170
    Thu
  • $133
    Fri
  • $123
    Sat
  • $146
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tampa to Houston (TPA-HOU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $37 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. TPA to IAH on Sun, Apr 12), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $71 departing on Sat, Mar 28 and returning on Mon, Mar 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Tampa to Houston with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 2 hours 42 minutes to fly from Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Tampa to Houston is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Tampa to Houston, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 12, with one-way flights priced at just $37.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Houston travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Tampa to Houston is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Houston on March 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $42.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Houston, with Tampa International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (TPA-IAH) is by far the most common option on this route: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
  • The time difference between Houston and Tampa is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Tampa to Houston

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Tampa to Houston?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Tampa to Houston on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Tampa to Houston, with an average price of $103.

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$103
$205
$307
$409
Spirit Airlines
$103
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
$112
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
$315
United Airlines
American Airlines
$409
American Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Tampa to Houston?

Data is based on the number of flights from Tampa to Houston operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, United Airlines/Virgin Australia/Air New Zealand operates the most flights from Tampa to Houston, with 31 flight per week.

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8
20
31
United Airlines
31
United Airlines
Virgin Australia
31
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
31
Air New Zealand
Copa Airlines
23
Copa Airlines
All Nippon Airways
8
All Nippon Airways

How many flights are there each day from Tampa to Houston?

Data is based on the number of flights from Tampa to Houston for each day of the week on Trip.com over the last month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Tampa to Houston depart on Saturday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

97
86
74
63
Highest
75
Mon
74
Tue
74
Wed
74
Thu
96
Fri
97
Sat
92
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.