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VSVirgin Atlantic flights
Virgin Atlantic flies long-haul from London Heathrow and Manchester to the US, Caribbean, India and beyond, with a reputation for cabin design and service. Delta owns 49% and the two coordinate transatlantic schedules within SkyTeam.
Virgin Atlantic at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- VS / VIR
- Headquarters
- Crawley, England
- Founded
- 1984
- Alliance
- SkyTeam
- Loyalty program
- Flying Club
- First checked bag
- From $75 (domestic)
- Fare types
- 6 (3 economy)
- Website
- virginatlantic.com
Hubs and focus cities
Fare types on Virgin Atlantic
What each fare includes, from cheapest to most flexible. We show these details on every result so you can compare the true total.
| Fare | Cabin | Carry-on | Checked bags | Seat selection | Changes | Refundable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Light | Economy | Included | From $75 | Fee | Not allowed | No |
| Economy Classic | Economy | Included | 1 included | Fee | $150 fee | No |
| Economy Delight | Economy | Included | 1 included | Included | Free | Yes |
| Premium | Premium Economy | Included | 2 included | Included | $150 fee | No |
| Upper Class | Business | Included | 2 included | Included | Free | No |
| Upper Class Flex | Business | Included | 2 included | Included | Free | Yes |
Popular Virgin Atlantic routes
City pairs where Virgin Atlantic flies nonstop. Each page shows fares by month, competing airlines and the best day to fly.
- New York to LondonJFK → LHR
- Newark to LondonEWR → LHR
- Chicago to LondonORD → LHR
- Atlanta to LondonATL → LHR
- Miami to LondonMIA → LHR
- Dallas to LondonDFW → LHR
- Los Angeles to LondonLAX → LHR
- San Francisco to LondonSFO → LHR
- Seattle to LondonSEA → LHR
- Houston to LondonIAH → LHR
- Denver to LondonDEN → LHR
- Las Vegas to LondonLAS → LHR
Virgin Atlantic: common questions
Does Virgin Atlantic charge for checked bags?
On most economy fares the first checked bag costs about $75 each way (more at the airport). Economy Classic, Economy Delight and Premium fares include at least one bag. We show the bag allowance for every fare before you book.
Can I bring a carry-on on Virgin Atlantic's cheapest fare?
Yes. Virgin Atlantic's Economy Light fare includes a personal item and a full-size carry-on bag, but seat selection costs extra and the fare cannot be changed.
Can I change or cancel a Virgin Atlantic ticket?
Every booking on Air1 Tickets can be cancelled free within 24 hours (for flights 7+ days out). After that, Economy Light fares cannot be changed, while Economy Delight fares allow changes with no change fee (you pay any fare difference). Refundable fares return the full amount.
How do I check in for a Virgin Atlantic flight?
Check in online or in the Virgin Atlantic app from 24 hours before departure using the airline confirmation code on your Air1 Tickets e-ticket. Your Air1 reference is for managing the booking with us; the airline code (six characters) is what Virgin Atlantic needs.
Fare rules and fees are set by Virgin Atlantic and change; the details shown when you search are authoritative for your booking. Virgin Atlantic is a trademark of its owner.