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

• Earliest: departs at 5:25 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:26 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 31m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Houston takes 2h 31m, 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 Tampa to Houston range from $168 to $455, with an average of $278 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% 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 $299 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Tampa to Houston flights are:

• United Airlines: 93% on time
• Southwest: 85% on time
• Frontier: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Tampa to Houston flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

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

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

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

Night 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 route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Raleigh-Durham (RDU) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Tampa to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $279 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $152.

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 35m, compared with 4h 54m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 09m via Miami (MIA).

Houston 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 are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Tampa to Houston 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 and a checked bag in Economy 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.