Tampa to Houston (TPA–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN4557
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 AM
EDT
7:05 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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WN745
WN Southwest
B38M
12:30 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 30m
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WN173
WN Southwest
738
10:46 PM
EDT
12:07 AM+1
CDT
2h 21m
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WN2556
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 AM
CDT
8:40 AM
EDT
2h
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WN2427
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
CDT
9:00 AM
EDT
2h
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WN2212
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
11:10 AM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN1559
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN2402
WN Southwest
73H
2:45 PM
CDT T2
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN2429
WN Southwest
7S7
6:56 PM
CDT
9:48 PM
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Tampa to Houston
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 780 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind 152 1-stop hubs

TPA–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore TPA Routes HOU Routes TPA Live Flights HOU Live Flights TPA Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPA–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 21 738, 7M8, B38M 2h21-2h30 49% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPA to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPA to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
152
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,338
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Tampa

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric TPA→HOU PIE→HOU SRQ→HOU
Distance from TPA – 10 mi 40 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 8
Weekly flights 22 – 1
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 45m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 49% – –
Pinellas Park (PIE) to Houston flights · Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Houston flights · Punta Gorda (PGD) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of TPA with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.
TPA: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
780 mi / 1,255 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 2h 30m.
Getting to TPA

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.

Facts

TPA–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Houston route.
Route details
Distance780 mi / 1,255 km
Flight time1h 45m to 2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 24 return
1-stop connections152 hubs
Origin: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 2h 30m. The route covers 780 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from TPA to HOU. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIE, LFT, TCL, VQQ, NEW, DSI, ORL, CLL, BCT, LZU, PGD, TMB, APF, ECP, NAS, PBI, PDK, CRG, MHH, FTW, CHA, JAX, RSW, UST, ADS, FTY, AGS, TUL, FXE, SUA, FPR, VRB, CMI, MLB, EYW, SAV, MID, MTH, GSP, AFW, USA, CRP, TYS, TLH, PLS, GSO, XNA, ILM, GRR, LEX, AVL, BMG, CLT, CRW, CVG, GCM, LBB, DAY, CID, TOL, ORF, PTK, PHF, OMA, ELP, MKE, OKC, PWK, CLE, CUN, MAF, RST, HRL, TEB, APA, IAD, YYZ, STP, PHL, DRO, ORD, EGE, ASE, MMU, HPN, ALB, RIL, SCF, EWR, BED, SYR, STT, BOS, PVD, ACY, SNA, YOW, YHM, YUL, YHU, BGR, BZN, VNY, BDA, ABQ, LGB, SBA, AXA, FCA, SAT, YYC, APC, HVN, SFO, JAN, BFI, YVR, BHM, SLC, YYT, FLL, PNS, AUS, BNA, MIA, CMH, DFW, MSY, ATL, MCO, DAL, PIT, MEM, OPF, LTN, STL, BWI, MSP, RDU, MDW, DEN, CHS, MCI, IND, LAS, PHX, DCA, LGA, LAX, SJU, SAN and SDF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Tampa.
Yes, return flights from HOU to TPA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIE, SRQ and PGD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPA to HOU

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPA to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to HOU ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,255 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pinellas Park (PIE), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Punta Gorda (PGD).