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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:10 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Tampa takes 2h 10m, covering 785 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Tampa range from $215 to $507, with an average of $354 over the past 12 months. Anything below $215 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $354 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Raleigh-Durham (RDU), compared to $387 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Tampa flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $190 to $1,008. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Tampa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $101, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $30 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Houston to Tampa may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Tampa route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Houston to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $180.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Houston and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 17m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 26m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Tampa flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.