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Cheap Flights from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl (TPA-IAH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl 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 Tampa to George Bush Intcntl

Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
2:40 pm - 4:09 pmTPA-IAH
2h 29mnonstop
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12:42 pm - 3:53 pmIAH-TPA
2h 11mnonstop
$93Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 20
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1:09 pm - 2:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 24mnonstop
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5:57 pm - 9:09 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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8:00 am - 9:26 amTPA-IAH
2h 26mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
$96Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 1
Frontier Logo
3:26 pm - 4:55 pmTPA-IAH
2h 29mnonstop
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6:32 pm - 9:51 pmIAH-TPA
2h 19mnonstop
$99Frontier
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Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 16
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3:35 pm - 5:02 pmTPA-IAH
2h 27mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 16
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1:09 pm - 2:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 24mnonstop
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12:47 pm - 11:51 pmIAH-TPA
10h 04m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 2:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 24mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
$105Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:09 pm - 2:33 pmTPA-IAH
2h 24mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
$106Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:26 amTPA-IAH
2h 26mnonstop
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8:14 pm - 11:25 pmIAH-TPA
2h 11mnonstop
$107Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 16
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2:40 pm - 4:09 pmTPA-IAH
2h 29mnonstop
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5:50 pm - 9:02 pmIAH-TPA
2h 12mnonstop
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Expert advice for your flight from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

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TPA

For a quick departure, use the Blue Express lanes at TPA if you're traveling with carry-ons only.

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IAH

Use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for convenient transport from IAH, but note pickup is at Terminals A, B, or C.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to George Bush Intcntl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport?

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is July, where tickets cost $141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $317 and $279 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
Flight from Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $46 for a one-way ticket and $93 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Tampa and Houston George Bush Airport.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Houston are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $307 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $146 and an overall rating of 6.3.

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

    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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from Tampa 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and IAH 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport?

    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 Houston George Bush Airport from Tampa 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $187 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Tampa to Houston George Bush Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Tampa Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Tampa

Monday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Thursday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +3 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +4 more

Sunday

ANA, Air New Zealand, Copa Airlines, +4 more

ANA, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to George Bush Intcntl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8943 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
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Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

4.0 OkayGeorge, Aug 2025HNL - IAH
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Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

The woman gate agent in Phoenix was none too sympathetic about my check-in process as I am relatively new with using apps. I almost did not get on because she said I did not check-in. I thought I had via Kayak where I purchased a very expensive ticket. Lesson learned but to be told I may not get on as a matter of factly was difficult to hear.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

The flight and boarding process was smooth. Wifi was unavailable and I prepaid for it. Have requested a refund

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

One of worst experienc my family have every had with this airline. I was informed my Kayak that my flight was delayed and that my family will not make it to houston for our connecting flight. I contacted Spirit customer service to get my family on a later flight due to the delay in Vagas and them not making their connecting flight. The customer rep keep telling me that the flight from vagas is on time and not delayed. She even make to go to the spirit app on my phone and show me how to look up weather or not the flight was delayed. The app showed "on time" 20 minutes later when my family arrived at the airport for their flight, they were told that the flight was delayed and she will not make her connecting flight. I call spirit airline customer support again that night and spoke to another rep who apologize for his collegue and he told me that my family will receive a credit for this, this was on Saturday I still have not received the credit or an email letting me know when I will be credited for this inconvenience. This is not good business and it need to be fixed.

It was very bad it got delayed by 2 hours.Never going to travel with spirit airlines in future.

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

We had an almost 7 hour flight delay. We left the gate twice and taxi-ed and then returned the gate twice. Finally we got a new flight crew (our third one) and then left the gate to the final time before departing at 6:45pm (original flight time was 12pm). Out of Newark.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

If kayak actually provided me this flight and didn’t just send me notifications about it

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

My flight was canceled I was promised a reginf still not received.

My flight was delayed by two hours which made it so that I would miss my layover flight. I stood in line for customer service for over an hour and when I reached the agent she told me to scan a QR code and it'll give me options. I wasn't offered any help, guidance or compensation, only told that I have options but that I had to figure it all out myself. I was refunded part of the trip and had to buy an expensive same day ticket from another airline in order to get home. I will never fly Frontier again.

The confirmation # CK8GNW and my name was not recognized/in Frontier system. I was able to check in on Frintier app so i went to the Frontier ticket agent, at time they told me that my name/ confirmation did not show up as a purchased ticket. I had to purchase a new ticket that cost $289.00 one way.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

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