Cheap Flights from Tampa to Houston
Cheap Flights from Tampa to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Tampa to Houston? 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 Tampa to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,000–15,000 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 Tampa to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-27
TPA - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 12,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-22
TPA - IAH
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
TPA - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-28
TPA - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-01
TPA - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-22
TPA - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 15,000 Pts + $33.5
Tampa to Houston flight facts
Distance
786 mi
1,265 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Airports in Tampa
TPA · Tampa Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Tampa - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Sarasota - Houston · Sarasota is 40 mi from Tampa
Flights Orlando - Houston · Orlando is 81 mi from Tampa
Flights Fort Myers - Houston · Fort Myers is 110 mi from Tampa
Flights Tampa - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Tampa - Tyler · Tyler is 164 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Tampa to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
TPA - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 44,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
TPA - IAH
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
TPA - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 48,700 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Tampa to Houston 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 Tampa to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Tampa to Houston.
Tampa and Houston are about 786 miles (1,265 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 786-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.
Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Departures from Tampa: Tampa Intl (TPA). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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