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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Tampa to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs43,661. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Houston.Rs19,765 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs19,765, select.
Houston.Rs22,109 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,109, select.
Houston.Rs22,169 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,169, select.
Houston.Rs22,249 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs22,249, select.
Houston.Rs25,056 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs25,056, select.
Houston.Rs39,973 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs39,973, select.
Houston.Rs40,014 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,014, select.
Houston.Rs40,014 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,014, select.
Houston.Rs40,157 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,157, select.
Houston.Rs40,157 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs40,157, select.
Houston.Rs43,540 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs43,540, select.
Houston.Rs54,752 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Tampa International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs54,752, select.
Houston.Rs60,533 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Tampa International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs60,533, select.
Houston.Rs61,010 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Tampa International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Houston Hobby.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs61,010, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Houston

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Tampa to Houston flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from Rs22,109
Aug
from Rs22,249
Sep
from Rs19,765
Oct
from Rs22,169
Nov
from Rs25,056
Dec
from Rs39,973
Jan
from Rs54,752
Feb
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Mar
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Apr
from Rs60,533
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Direct flights from Tampa to Houston

Alternative Tampa to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Tampa to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Houston Hobby

15km from central Houston
Closest
from Rs28,710
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Houston George Bush Intercntl.

25km from central Houston
Cheapest
from Rs19,765
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Houston Ellington Field

28km from central Houston
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Tampa to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs19,765
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week138

Finding cheap flights from Tampa to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl. and Houston Ellington Field.
The best price we found for a return flight from Tampa to Houston is Rs41,715. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Tampa to Houston.
Southwest Airlines, Virgin Australia and United fly direct from Tampa to Houston.
As of July 2026, there are 138 flights per week flying from Tampa to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Houston is usually October.
If you're flying from Tampa, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 24.9 km away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from Rs41,715.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Tampa to Houston on Saturday, 10 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 29°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Houston is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is United.

Flying from Tampa to Houston: what you need to know

  • Many great adventures start at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Houston taking off from either of these.

  • When it comes to touching down in Houston, Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) is a major hub. Another is Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • Take a direct Tampa to Houston flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Houston is one hour behind Tampa and is in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • The busiest route for flights from Tampa to Houston is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH). You can choose from 28 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from TPA to IAH is the 06:10 Frontier Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:22 with Spirit Airlines.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Tampa to Houston flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Houston

  • To find cheap Tampa to Houston flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.

  • Getting cheap plane tickets from Tampa to Houston is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a sweet deal.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from Tampa to Houston by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Tampa to Houston flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

Flying from Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • You can find a direct flight from Tampa to Houston leaving from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Board your plane at TPA and then touch down at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU).

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct Tampa to Houston plane tickets with departures from TPA, including:

  • Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • In search of a convenient hotel near Tampa International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Tampa to Houston, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.

Arriving in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Houston. Once you've hopped off your flight from Tampa to Houston, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 50 minutes or so.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Tampa to Houston:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or taxi lines. Grab a Houston Hobby Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Compare offers from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Get the lowest price by securing your ride from HOU four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

  • The address for Houston Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Tampa to Houston. To skip the crowds, go to Houston in September.

  • Lock in a Tampa to Houston ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Houston to range from 24ºC to 40ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Tampa to Houston around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Houston

Explore more of the United States

  • San Antonio is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Houston. Around 306 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.

  • Dallas is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without seeing Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.

Plan the rest of your trip from Tampa to Houston

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