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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £748

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£902

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£667
13/6-20/6
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 55m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price (£347 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease (£94 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 30 April 2025.

Tue 6/509:20SOU - CPT
1 stop35h 05mKLM
Tue 13/518:25CPT - SOU
2 stops39h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/4£748
Fri 13/608:40SOU - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/616:35CPT - SOU
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£902
Tue 22/718:25SOU - CPT
2 stops50h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 13/914:20CPT - SOU
2 stops28h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 29/4£1,460
Tue 22/709:10SOU - CPT
2 stops24h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 14/913:00CPT - SOU
2 stops31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4£2,212

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Southampton

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 13/6

08:40-11:50

2 stops26h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/6

16:35-13:20

2 stops21h 45m

£902

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Fri 13/6

09:20-21:25

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/6

18:25-17:30

2 stops24h 05m

£949

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 22/7

18:25-22:10

2 stops50h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

14:20-17:50

2 stops28h 30m

£1,460

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Tue 22/7

09:10-10:50

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/9

13:00-19:30

2 stops31h 30m

£2,212

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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, 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 £1,330). 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

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.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

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).

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 30 April 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
262 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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.

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

    Currently priced at £949, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £1,460 and £2,212, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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  • 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 £1,330). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£595Average£759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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