What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £584.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 92% of one-stop itineraries from Southampton to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 7h 50m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Southampton to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 24h 51m.

How long is the flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

Departing from Southampton to Cape Town will take you 19h. The distance from Southampton to Cape Town is about 5988 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Southampton to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at £560, 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 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Southampton to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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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.

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Cheap flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town

Round-trip from	£714
One-way from	£577
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£568

30/10-6/11
5 total stops
66h 25m total
Southampton to Cape Town

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3/11
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41h 30m total
Southampton to Cape Town

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 30/1009:30SOU - CPT

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£714

Thu 30/1008:50SOU - CPT

2 stops19h 00mKLM

Thu 6/1123:45CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9£740

Fri 31/1017:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£793

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£815

Sun 30/1109:30SOU - CPT

2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 18/112:35CPT - SOU

2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£972

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Thu 30/1009:30SOU - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£738

Thu 30/1008:50SOU - CPT

2 stops19h 00mKLM

Thu 6/1123:45CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9£740

Sun 18/109:30SOU - CPT

2 stops30h 00mQatar Airways

Sat 31/112:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£969

Sat 3/117:30SOU - CPT

3 stops42h 05mKenya Airways

Mon 12/114:25CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,173

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£815

Fri 31/1008:40SOU - CPT

2 stops19h 10mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£817

Sun 30/1109:30SOU - CPT

2 stops23h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 18/112:35CPT - SOU

2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£972

Sat 15/1109:30SOU - CPT

2 stops54h 00mQatar Airways

Sun 23/1112:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£977

Mon 3/1120:10SOU - CPT

2 stops43h 15mQatar Airways

Mon 17/1112:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,010

Tue 18/1120:10SOU - CPT

2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 6/1212:35CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,035

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Mon 29/908:40SOU - CPT

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1013:00CPT - SOU

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,629

Thu 30/1009:30SOU - CPT

3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1112:30CPT - SOU

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£714

Thu 30/1008:50SOU - CPT

2 stops19h 00mKLM

Thu 6/1123:45CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 05mKLM

Deal found 15/9£740

Fri 31/1017:30SOU - CPT

1 stop26h 25mKLM

Fri 7/1108:00CPT - SOU

1 stop35h 00mKLM

Deal found 16/9£793

Fri 31/1020:10SOU - CPT

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1112:35CPT - SOU

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£815

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Thu 30/10

09:30-11:50

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:30-19:40

2 stops33h 10m

£738

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SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

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Thu 30/10

08:50-05:50

2 stops19h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

23:45-08:50

1 stop35h 05m

£740

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 31/10

20:10-10:00

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

12:35-15:15

3 stops28h 40m

£815

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 31/10

08:40-05:50

2 stops19h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

08:00-17:00

1 stop35h 00m

£817

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 18/1

09:30-17:30

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£969

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 30/11

09:30-10:30

2 stops23h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 18/1

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

£972

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 15/11

09:30-17:30

2 stops54h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£977

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 3/11

20:10-17:25

2 stops43h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/11

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£1,010

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 18/11

20:10-10:30

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

12:35-19:40

2 stops33h 05m

£1,035

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 3/1

17:30-13:35

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£1,173

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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 £1,312). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with KLM from Southampton to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Southampton to Cape Town?
Departing from Southampton to Cape Town will take you 19h. The distance from Southampton to Cape Town is about 5988 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Southampton to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at £560, 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 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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 £1,312). 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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