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Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Tampa flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers free seat selection
• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Tampa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Virgin Atlantic
• British Airways

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Tampa (TPA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $529 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $761 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the London Heathrow Airport to Tampa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $747 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $803, a difference of $56. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Tampa route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Tampa flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Tampa are Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Convention Center and Tampa Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Tampa on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 10:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 12:16 am.

The flight takes about 9h 46m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 22% above the route average of $763. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa takes 9h 46m, covering 4,399 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $600, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Virgin Atlantic is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Tampa flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 01m, compared with 12h 09m via Philadelphia (PHL) and 12h 22m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Tampa is 5 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Tampa Airport (TPA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa range from $647 to $926, with an average of $763 over the past 12 months. Anything below $647 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Tampa flights:

• Virgin Atlantic
• KLM

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.