Flying from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Houston's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Houston one hour behind Tampa.
Every week, there are 12 Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, opt for the 05:20 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:40 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you catch your TPA to HOU flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Houston (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport offered by this carrier.
Southwest Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating TPA to HOU flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 79.42% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight is Rs38,672. A return fare right now is Rs77,176. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from TPA to HOU.
The cheapest month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Finding cheap flights from TPA to HOU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
Handy information about Tampa International Airport (TPA)
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
Of the departures from Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Tampa International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near TPA:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Reserve a hotel near HOU if you're catching a late Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience more of Houston and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Houston Hobby Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Houston in March.
Lock in your flight from Tampa International Airport to Houston Hobby Airport for August if you'd like to explore Houston during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from TPA to HOU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Houston has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres west of Houston, a trip to San Antonio will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Around 370 kilometres north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
