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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £495

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
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 8 July 2026.

Tue 22/909:15
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/919:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£810
Thu 19/1117:30
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops41h 30m
Kenya Airways
Wed 2/1223:25
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops19h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/7£836
Wed 16/917:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/914:25
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops51h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/7£866
Mon 21/917:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 27/914:25
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops51h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/7£866
Wed 16/917:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 28/914:25
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops51h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/7£889
Mon 21/917:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Fri 2/1014:25
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops51h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/7£890
Thu 19/1108:40
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1223:25
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£892
Sat 22/817:30
SOU
-
CPT
1 stop26h 55m
KLM
Sat 29/823:15
CPT
-
SOU
1 stop34h 20m
KLM
Deal found 8/7£904
Tue 6/1009:15
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1012:35
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£935
Tue 20/1017:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops19h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/1114:25
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/7£940
Mon 21/909:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops55h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/913:15
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£943
Sat 22/809:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 29/818:25
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£969

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 8 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£810

One-way from

£495

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

£1,207
22/9-30/9
  • 22/9-30/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 15m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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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 8 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Southampton to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Mon 4/1

17:30-13:35

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£888

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 22/8

17:30-21:25

1 stop26h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

23:15-08:35

1 stop34h 20m

£904

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 6/10

09:15-17:30

2 stops31h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/10

12:35-14:45

2 stops28h 10m

£935

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 21/10

17:20-13:35

3 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/11

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£1,016

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 5/9

09:20-17:30

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-14:30

2 stops26h 15m

£1,030
Fastest return journey

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 24/10

17:20-17:25

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

18:55-16:35

2 stops23h 40m

£1,083

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 6/8

09:20-21:25

3 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/8

16:35-19:40

3 stops28h 05m

£1,088

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 20/11

17:30-13:35

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

23:25-17:00

2 stops19h 35m

£1,096

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sat 24/10

17:20-13:35

3 stops19h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

14:25-17:00

3 stops28h 35m

£1,143

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 17/9

08:55-10:15

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-14:30

2 stops26h 15m

£1,166

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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 8 July 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
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

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
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

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

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 26h 55m. The distance from Southampton to Cape Town is about 5988 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £571, 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.

  • 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.

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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 8 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£571Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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