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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £1,046

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SOU — CPT
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

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 8 May 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£785

Round-trip from

£647
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From Southampton Eastleigh to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Southampton to Cape Town?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 71% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

To save on the cost of your flight from Southampton to Cape Town, book at least 50 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 8% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £743 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £838.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Southampton with a flight ticket averaging about £783. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as £487. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Cape Town (SOU - CPT)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Cape Town as you normally would.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Southampton to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Southampton and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,145 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Kenya Airways flights travelling from Southampton to Cape Town. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/5£1,046
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5£1,368

Cheap KLM flights from Southampton to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Southampton and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,145 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest KLM flights we've found from Southampton to Cape Town. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/5£1,472
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/5£1,475

Cheap Southampton to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Southampton to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,145 searches. Prices were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/5£1,046
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5£1,368
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/5£1,472
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/5£1,475

Southampton to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Southampton and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,145 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/5£1,046
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5£1,368
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/5£1,472
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/5£1,475

Southampton to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Southampton to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 881,145 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Southampton to Cape Town. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/5£1,046
Sat 18/517:20SOU - CPT
3 stops19h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/514:30CPT - SOU
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/5£1,368
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop18h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/5£1,472
Sat 18/507:55SOU - CPT
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Tue 21/523:15CPT - SOU
1 stop33h 10mKLM
Deal found 6/5£1,475

Find flights from Southampton to Cape Town within your budget

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 881,145 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

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£1,046 - £1,475

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Southampton EastleighCape Town Intl

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 18/5

3 stops19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

3 stops51h 20m

£1,046

Southampton EastleighCape Town Intl

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 18/5

3 stops19h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

3 stops51h 20m

£1,368

Southampton EastleighCape Town Intl

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 18/5

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop18h 35m

£1,472

Southampton EastleighCape Town Intl

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 18/5

1 stop36h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop33h 10m

£1,475

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Deals found on 6/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Southampton to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Southampton to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Southampton to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Southampton to Cape Town is currently £0 while a return flight costs £1,340. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £812). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,092). 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.

January

£700

February

£733

March

£714

April

£655

May

£648

June

£669

July

£871

August

£743

September

£720

October

£723

November

£681

December

£762

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °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 8 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways and KLM from Southampton to Cape Town have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Kenya Airways
7.2
Good
374 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Southampton to Cape Town for under £1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Southampton to Cape Town for under £1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Kenya Airways for just £1,046, but on average you can expect to pay £1,340.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Southampton to Cape Town for under £1,100?

    There are currently 4+ open flights from Southampton to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £1,100.

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

    Currently priced at £1,046, Kenya Airways will fly you from Southampton to Cape Town and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on KLM for as low as £1,472.

  • What does SOU to CPT mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Southampton Eastleigh Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SOU to CPT flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Southampton to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Southampton to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Southampton to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Southampton to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Southampton to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Southampton to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Southampton to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/5.

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Top airline flying from Southampton to Cape Town

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