Houston to Tampa flights
Tampa lies 1,272 km (791 mi) east of Houston, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Houston | Tampa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 414,547 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | TPA, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 33601–33694 |
Clocks in Tampa are 1 h ahead of Houston right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Tampa
Tampa is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tampa International Airport (TPA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,002-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE, 23 km), Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ, 62 km), Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa International Airport | TPA | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,002 ft | 26 ft |
| St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | PIE | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,730 ft | 11 ft |
| Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | SRQ | 62 km (39 mi) | 9,500 ft | 30 ft |
| Lakeland Linder International Airport (regional) | LAL | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,500 ft | 142 ft |
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Staying in Tampa
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa. Of the 575 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (238), and 3 are five-star. Across 205 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 139,474 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tampa from Houston?
1,272 km (791 mi) in a straight line, east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Tampa by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Tampa?
Tampa is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Houston to Tampa flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA); Tampa also has PIE, SRQ, LAL.
Where can I stay in Tampa?
Our booking partner lists 849 places to stay in Tampa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.