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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:08 am and lands at 8:45 am
• Latest: departs at 6:59 pm and lands at 9:36 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 37m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 2h 37m, covering 786 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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from $169 to $429, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 46% above the $278 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $180 round-trip via Charlotte Douglas (CLT), compared to $306 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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 $191 to $1,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $114, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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 Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

One-stop flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 3% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $245 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $432, a difference of $187.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Tampa and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 5h 09m via Miami (MIA) and 5h 53m via Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is 1 hour behind Tampa (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tampa to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• Frontier: 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.