Houston (IAH) to Tampa (TPA) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Tampa International Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 787-mile flight takes about 2h 9m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 787 mi · 1,267 km
- Flight time
- 2h 9m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying IAH to TPA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 25 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, Boeing 737-900ER | 186,134 | 2h 9m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 17,391 | 2h 3m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 14,933 | 2h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to TPA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:20am and the last at 6:18pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1353United Airlines | 7:20am | 10:41am | 23 | 92% |
| UA 1501United Airlines | 12:09pm | 3:30pm | 31 | 74% |
| UA 2812United Airlines | 2:34pm | 5:55pm | 8 | 85% |
| UA 1312United Airlines | 6:18pm | 9:36pm | 28 | 77% |
Is IAH to TPA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 1,522 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (94%), those around 12pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,336 | 84% | 11 min | 0.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 98 | 75% | 38 min | 3.1% |
| Spirit Airlines | 88 | 80% | 14 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 355 | 94% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 33 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 371 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 34 | 62% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 278 | 86% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 356 | 79% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 34 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 149 | 19,259 | |
| September 2025 | 135 | 16,989 | |
| October 2025 | 123 | 17,213 | |
| November 2025 | 146 | 20,201 | |
| December 2025 | 150 | 22,781 | |
| January 2026 | 145 | 18,823 | |
| February 2026 | 115 | 15,519 | |
| March 2026 | 137 | 19,562 | |
| April 2026 | 137 | 18,986 | |
| May 2026 | 123 | 16,790 | |
| June 2026 | 108 | 15,854 | |
| July 2026 | 111 | 16,594 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.