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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:04 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 10:59 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 04m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa.

A nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa takes 2h 04m, covering 779 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 Hobby Airport to Tampa range from $362 to $555, with an average of $437 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 61% above the $437 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $438 round-trip, compared to $560 via a layover through Dallas Love Field (DAL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 $255 to $847. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 36% 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:

• Hertz
• Priceless
• Dollar
• Via Car Rental
• Thrifty

Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa usually depart from Houston Hobby (HOU) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Connecting flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 50% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $379 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $577, a difference of $198.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Tampa.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 40m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Houston Hobby Airport (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 Hobby Airport to Tampa flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: 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.

HOU Airport has restaurants in the Main Terminal where you can buy food or eat before your flight. These restaurants include Pappadeux Seafood Kitchen, Pappas Burger, and Dunkin'. Peet’s Coffee & Tea is where you can grab a cup of coffee or tea if you are traveling early in the morning.

Yes. TAP airport is among the most kid-friendly U.S. airports. It has a 6-foot aquarium containing indigenous fish such as tangs, clownfish and wrasses. After landing from HOU, you can take your kids to enjoy viewing the aquarium. The airport also offers scavenger hunts that kids love.

There are multi-lingual special services representatives in HOU airport to help foreign travelers. They are in uniform and found in the terminal at various high-traffic points. They welcome and support dignitaries with various activities and processes before they board their flights.

Yes. There are the Airport Interfaith Chapels that offer a comfortable and calm environment for prayers or meditations. The chapels open daily and are located post-security adjacent to the USO lounge when you come through Gate 42 and pre-security at the baggage claim area as you head to the ticketing level.