Cheap Flights from Houston to Tampa
Cheap Flights from Houston to Tampa
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Tampa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to Tampa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 38,200 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to Tampa for specific travel dates.
2026-12-10
HOU - TPA
Business | 1 Stop
From 38,200 Pts + $11.2
Houston to Tampa flight facts
Distance
780 mi
1,255 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Tampa · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Orlando · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Austin - Tampa · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights Waco - Tampa · Waco is 179 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Tampa
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
HOU - TPA
Business | 1 Stop
From 38,200 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Tampa, FL (USA)
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
From Pts or $273
Dunedin, FL (USA)
Fenway Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $191
Tampa, FL (USA)
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $249
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Tampa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to Tampa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Tampa.
Houston and Tampa are about 780 miles (1,255 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 780-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Tampa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: William P Hobby (HOU). Arrivals in Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Tampa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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