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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £329

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£852

One-way from

£329

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£598
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/1-2/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 45m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£81 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 27 November 2025.

Mon 29/1218:05SOU - CPT
2 stops50h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 14/114:25CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£951
Mon 29/1218:05SOU - CPT
3 stops41h 30mKenya Airways
Wed 21/123:25CPT - SOU
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£954
Mon 29/1218:05SOU - CPT
2 stops50h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 15/114:25CPT - SOU
3 stops28h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£983
Tue 30/1217:30SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 14/123:25CPT - SOU
2 stops19h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/11£1,084
Sat 6/1217:30SOU - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Wed 10/1223:45CPT - SOU
1 stop34h 20mKLM
Deal found 24/11£1,099
Sat 27/1217:30SOU - CPT
3 stops42h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 17/114:20CPT - SOU
2 stops28h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/11£1,152
Wed 31/1217:30SOU - CPT
1 stop26h 25mKLM
Mon 12/123:45CPT - SOU
1 stop35h 05mKLM
Deal found 25/11£1,169

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SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 19/1

17:35-13:35

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

23:25-17:25

2 stops20h 00m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 19/1

17:35-13:35

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 13/1

17:35-13:35

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/2

07:20-17:25

3 stops60h 05m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 16/1

17:35-13:35

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 19/1

17:35-22:05

2 stops50h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 16/1

17:35-13:35

3 stops42h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£852

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 13/1

12:25-17:25

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

£853

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 13/1

12:25-17:25

2 stops27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

£853

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 15/1

09:30-17:25

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

£853

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 14/1

12:25-17:25

2 stops51h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

12:35-15:35

2 stops29h 00m

£861

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Deals found on 25/11

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £239). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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

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 27 November 2025.
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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
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Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,423 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

    Departing from Southampton to Cape Town will take you 42h. 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 £579, 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 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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 £638 on KLM. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from £797 and Kenya Airways from £1,264 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £239). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £674). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£579Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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