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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £435

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 April 2026.

Thu 21/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£757
Thu 14/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£768
Thu 21/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/619:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£795
Thu 5/1117:05
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1118:55
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4£814
Wed 20/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£816
Tue 5/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£818
Wed 6/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£819
Fri 1/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4£821
Wed 22/420:00
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£825
Thu 7/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4£829

Find 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£757

One-way from

£435

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£682
21/5-28/5
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 April 2026.
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SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 20/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£816

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 4/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£816

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 3/6

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/6

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£816

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 5/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 26/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£818

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 6/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£819

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 22/4

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 7/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£825

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 7/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£829

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 13/6

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

13:15-19:30

2 stops31h 15m

£860

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 14/5

17:20-21:25

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

23:15-08:45

1 stop34h 30m

£876

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 13/6

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/6

13:15-19:30

2 stops31h 15m

£886

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £230). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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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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 10 April 2026.
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
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,493 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at £570, 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 30% 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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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Southampton to Cape Town (average of £230). Flying from Southampton to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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 10 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£570Average£777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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