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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £501

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 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
25 Mar — 1 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 20 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£779

One-way from

£501

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£768
23/4-30/4
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 53h 55m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price (£378 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease (£100 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 20 March 2025.

Wed 23/409:00SOU - CPT
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/413:05CPT - SOU
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£779
Wed 26/317:20SOU - CPT
1 stop34h 50mKLM
Wed 9/423:00CPT - SOU
1 stop34h 45mKLM
Deal found 19/3£796
Wed 31/1217:20SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 23/114:30CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/3£862
Tue 15/409:10SOU - CPT
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 22/413:00CPT - SOU
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/3£1,308

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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 20 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southampton to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Southampton

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 23/4

09:00-08:30

2 stops22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/4

13:05-19:30

3 stops31h 25m

£779

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 18/4

17:35-21:30

2 stops50h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/5

23:15-08:45

1 stop34h 30m

£946

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 15/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 22/4

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£1,308

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 13/4

18:25-13:40

3 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/4

14:20-17:50

2 stops28h 30m

£2,326

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 20/4

18:25-13:40

3 stops42h 15m

£501

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 30/5

17:35-21:25

1 stop26h 50m

£635

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 20/4

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

£677

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 14/4

09:00-10:50

2 stops24h 50m

£688

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/3

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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOU to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Southampton to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Southampton to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 20 March 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Southampton to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £946, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £1,308 and £2,326, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Southampton to Cape Town one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £501 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £635 and Qatar Airways from £688 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Cape Town.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Southampton to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Southampton to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£615Average£784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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