Tampa to Houston (TPA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TPA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 89 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h25-2h49 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Tampa
| Metric | TPA→HOU | SRQ→HOU | MCO→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TPA | – | 40 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 2 | 89 |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 1h 58m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
TPA: EDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.
TPA–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TPA to HOU
Tampa International Airport (TPA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TPA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TPA to HOU ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
89 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VQQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Orlando (MCO) and Fort Myers (RSW).