Tampa (TPA) to Houston (HOU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Tampa International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 781-mile flight takes about 2h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 781 mi · 1,257 km
- Flight time
- 2h 16m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying TPA to HOU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 129,225 | 2h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
TPA to HOU flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:35am and the last at 7:00pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1907Southwest Airlines | 5:35am | 6:50am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2040Southwest Airlines | 5:50am | 7:05am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4248Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 7:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3935Southwest Airlines | 7:20am | 8:40am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3936Southwest Airlines | 9:45am | 11:05am | 16 | 88% |
| WN 5041Southwest Airlines | 4:30pm | 5:50pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4834Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 7:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3937Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:15pm | 16 | 63% |
Is TPA to HOU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 1,032 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 7pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,032 | 79% | 12 min | 0.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 225 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 119 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 22 | 96% | |
| 10am to 11am | 23 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 47 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 152 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 57% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 38 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 124 | 78% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 85 | 52% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 107 | 56% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 25 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 83 | 10,881 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 10,368 | |
| October 2025 | 80 | 11,205 | |
| November 2025 | 87 | 10,213 | |
| December 2025 | 81 | 10,188 | |
| January 2026 | 87 | 10,314 | |
| February 2026 | 84 | 9,222 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 11,402 | |
| April 2026 | 91 | 10,769 | |
| May 2026 | 94 | 11,006 | |
| June 2026 | 91 | 12,222 | |
| July 2026 | 94 | 11,435 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.