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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £465

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Southampton (SOU) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£571

One-way from

£465

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£679
KLM
  • KLM
  • 28/5-4/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
26/5
  • 26/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price (£361 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease (£98 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from Southampton to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Southampton to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 28/517:35SOU - CPT
1 stop26h 50mKLM
Wed 4/623:15CPT - SOU
1 stop34h 30mKLM
Deal found 14/4£571
Thu 29/509:40SOU - CPT
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/616:35CPT - SOU
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£755
Mon 29/1217:20SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Tue 6/114:25CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4£3,364

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Southampton to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.
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Southampton

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 28/5

17:35-21:25

1 stop26h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

23:15-08:45

1 stop34h 30m

£571

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 29/5

09:40-11:50

2 stops25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/6

16:35-19:30

2 stops27h 55m

£755

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 26/5

08:05-10:50

3 stops49h 45m

£465

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 26/5

17:35-21:25

1 stop26h 50m

£591

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/4

Best time to book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Southampton to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Southampton to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Southampton to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £571, KLM will fly you from Southampton to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that KLM is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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