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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa

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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Tampa (HOU-TPA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Tampa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Tampa

Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4
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11:30 am - 2:40 pmHOU-TPA
2h 10mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 7:15 pmTPA-HOU
2h 25mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 2:40 pmHOU-TPA
2h 10mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 9:15 pmTPA-HOU
2h 25mnonstop
$177Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 2:10 pmHOU-TPA
2h 05mnonstop
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5:40 am - 7:10 amTPA-HOU
2h 30mnonstop
$178Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 9:35 pmHOU-TPA
2h 05mnonstop
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5:50 am - 7:10 amTPA-HOU
2h 20mnonstop
$187Southwest
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Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
Southwest Logo
7:55 pm - 10:55 pmHOU-TPA
2h 00mnonstop
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5:45 am - 7:05 amTPA-HOU
2h 20mnonstop
$197Southwest
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 27
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:19 pmHOU-TPA
5h 19m1 stop
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9:32 am - 3:55 pmTPA-HOU
7h 23m1 stop
$202American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
9:01 am - 4:10 pmHOU-TPA
6h 09m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 6:10 pmTPA-HOU
6h 01m1 stop
$212American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:26 amHOU-TPA
4h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:13 pm - 10:37 pmTPA-HOU
7h 24m1 stop
$217Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
1:13 pm - 8:55 pmHOU-TPA
6h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:13 pm - 10:37 pmTPA-HOU
7h 24m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 19
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10:45 am - 8:46 amHOU-TPA
21h 01m1 stop
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12:49 pm - 8:55 pmTPA-HOU
33h 06m2 stops
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HOU

Use the Hobby Airport app to reserve parking and check real-time security wait times for a smoother departure experience.

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TPA

For a quick ride to downtown Tampa, taxis offer a flat rate and are often faster than rideshares during surge pricing.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Tampa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Tampa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Tampa back to Houston Hobby Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa is June, where tickets cost $135 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $280 and $268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa

When to book flights from Hobby to Tampa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Tampa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa flights

  • Where can I eat before traveling through HOU airport?

    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.

  • Is TAP suitable for family travelers?

    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.

  • Which special service representatives are accessible at HOU Airport?

    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.

  • Is there a chapel at HOU Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa was $79 for a one-way ticket and $157 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Tampa?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    When flying out of Houston Hobby Airport you will be using Houston Hobby. You will be landing at Tampa, also known as Tampa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    Only Delta offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Tampa, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Tampa are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $285 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Tampa from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Tampa with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and TPA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Tampa from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Tampa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $214 or less round-trip.
  • Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), located about 8.8 mi from Downtown Houston, is suitable for disabled passengers since it offers airport accessibility services for the physically disabled. It provides Aira services for blind and low-vision passengers traveling through the airport. It has wheelchair-accessible restrooms. Moreover, it has accessible parking spaces for the disabled on all levels at all the airport garages.
  • HOU Airport is suitable for the active members of the U.S. military and their families since it has a lounge known as the USO Lounge designated for these passengers. The lounge is located in the main Terminal Airside, Central Concourse, between gates 44 and 46, and it is in service 24h a day. Services and facilities available in the lounge area include TV, computers and snacks.
  • The airports that service Tampa are Tampa International Airport (TAP), St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ). TAP, located about 8 miles from the city center, is ideal for traveling mothers since it offers baby care facilities. There are three dedicated nursing rooms for mothers found in the main terminal.
  • PIE airport, located about 17 mi from Downtown Tampa, offers pet services and facilities. There are pet relief areas for passengers with dogs in the parking lot next to the Rental Car Parking Lot of the airport. The pets can enjoy the outdoor artificial anti-microbial turf park featuring hydration points, dog waste bags and trash receptacles.
  • SRQ airport, roughly 59 mi to Downtown Tampa, is an ideal airport for golf travelers since it has a golf store known as PGA Tour Shop that is suitable for golf enthusiasts. The store's golf equipment and clothing feature the best price guarantee. It also has jewelry, accessories and handbag collections from Brighton Collectibles.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Tampa

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

During service there was a garbage/beverage spill near our seats that never was cleaned up. On a relatively short flight when we’re fortunate enough to actually have in flight movies available, the flight attendants pitching the AADVANTAGE credit card shouldn’t talk for the last 10 minutes of the flight so that we miss the end of the movie.

Waited on the runway for takeoff for 2.5 hours. Air traffic rerouted us. The plane didn't have enough fuel, so had to go back to the gate. Had to wait for a new pilot. Should have landed at 5:22. Didn't land until 9:10. Trash flight.

The boarding was pretty easy. However, the first class seats are not lay flat as other airlines (like JetBlue) has and therefore sleeping was a challenge.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

This gate agents are always so rude! I stopped flirting with spirit years ago for that reason I thought it would change by now. It’s so tacky they try to treat you like a school child i hate it

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

Kayak never booked my flight, I have received notifications the entire time the fights were to be used I went to the airport to find out despite receiving these emails to board my flight was never booked only to have to return home and miss the event I was scheduled for, inconvenient and devastating to say the least, customer service was very poor to only explain that my card had not been charged so that I shouldn’t worry. Yea great for you to say being that your not inconvenienced.

Was pleasantly surprised at how large the plane was. Crew very friendly.

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

2 hour delay due to late plane, wrong size plane causing overbooking, and people getting off and on the plane after boarding was completed.

Since you have to pay for overhead bags then they shouldn't be running out of space and asking individuals who paid to remove stuff from the overhead

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

I chose the seats when booked the flight and paid for them. However after checking in I found we were assigned different seats!

It was a no frills flight. Would have liked to be able to charge my device

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