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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Tampa flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from London to Tampa

London to Tampa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs71,638
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time9 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week78

Finding cheap flights from London to Tampa: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Tampa: Tampa Peter O'Knight, Tampa International, St. Pete–Clearwater International, Lakeland, and Sarasota.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to Tampa is Rs138,377. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 51 minutes is the average flight time from London to Tampa.
KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Aer Lingus fly direct from London to Tampa.
As of February 2026, there are 78 flights per week flying from London to Tampa.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Tampa is usually April.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Tampa is Tampa International – which is 8.0 km away from the centre of Tampa. We've found flights into this airport from Rs138,377.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Tampa on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tampa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tampa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Tampa, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 11°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Tampa is Ryanair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Tampa International Airport is Finnair.

Travelling from London to Tampa: what you need to know

  • When planning a flight from London to Tampa, you'll have your choice of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • Disembark at Tampa's chief entry point, Tampa International Airport (TPA).

  • Take a direct London to Tampa flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • Tampa's timezone is UTC-4, making Tampa four hours behind London.

  • The most popular route for flights from London to Tampa is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TPA). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to TPA is the 13:30 Virgin Atlantic option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 15:20 with Virgin Atlantic.

  • Leave plenty of time to get on your London to Tampa flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Tampa

  • Book three months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap London to Tampa flights.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Tampa. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Getting a cheap flight from London to Tampa is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Lock in a cheap London to Tampa flight with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • You can get a direct flight from London to Tampa departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Start your trip at LHR and land at Tampa International Airport (TPA).

  • Lock in your London to Tampa plane tickets with Virgin Atlantic. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from LHR.

  • We make it easy to find a London to Tampa flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Miami International Airport (MIA)

  • Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from London to Tampa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • You can take a direct flight from London to Tampa leaving from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Kick off your travels at LGW and disembark at Tampa International Airport (TPA).

  • British Airways offers direct London to Tampa plane tickets from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and reach your destination in a single journey.

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your London to Tampa flight, browse these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • LGW is around 40 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Tampa, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

  • 69% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • You can book a ticket from London to Tampa out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a popular transfer point.

  • From central London, STN is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early London to Tampa flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.

Arriving in Tampa

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • The distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to central Tampa is approximately 8 kilometres. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to TPA if you're coming in on a late flight from London to Tampa. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up a Tampa International Airport rental car and discover Tampa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Tampa International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

  • TPA is situated at 5507 West Spruce Street.

St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

  • As soon as your flight from London to Tampa has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Tampa is roughly 24 kilometres from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Alamo or Avis and be on your way in a flash.

  • Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Lock in your ride from PIE once you know your travel dates.

  • You'll find St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.

Best time to go to Tampa

  • It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from London to Tampa. July is the most popular month to travel to Tampa. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.

  • Book a London to Tampa ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tampa to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap flights from London to Tampa in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 23ºC on average.

More about Tampa

  • After booking your flight from London to Tampa, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tampa:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are leading attractions which should feature on every Tampa itinerary.

Explore more of United States

  • Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Tampa. Around 274 kilometres to the north, top sights here include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.

  • Miami is another standout destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Tampa. No trip is complete without visiting Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena.

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