Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport takes an average of 9 hours 53 minutes. The timezone in Tampa is UTC-4, so it's 4 hours behind London.
Every week, there are 10 flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport. To get going early, select the 13:55 Virgin Atlantic flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from LHR to TPA is 22:25 with Virgin Atlantic.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you'd like to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the LHR - TPA route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Logan International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
C$462 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport. A return flight starts from C$724. These prices may change based on availability.
To get cheap flight tickets from LHR to TPA, reserve your trip 10 months before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the best journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Book a hotel close to TPA if you're catching a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa
Tampa International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the center of Tampa. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 13 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 57 minutes.
When to fly to Tampa International Airport (TPA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Tampa in May.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport for August if you want to visit Tampa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to TPA in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 23ºC then.
More about Tampa
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Tampa right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from LHR to TPA:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are major attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.
Complete your Tampa trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Tampa International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Tampa stay.