How long is the flight from Southampton to South Africa?

There are many flights that can get you from Southampton to South Africa in 26h 25m. Fly via KLM, Kenya Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Southampton to South Africa is about 5619 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

When flying from Southampton to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to South Africa?

If you book a flight to South Africa from Southampton, you will be flying from Eastleigh, which is the city’s only airport. Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is located 3.5 mi from the center of Southampton.

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Find flight deals from Southampton to South Africa

Round-trip from	£628
One-way from	£493
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£580

KLM
29/10-5/11
2 total stops
61h 21m total
Southampton to South Africa

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Kenya Airways
12/10-31/12
2 total stops
29h 55m total
Southampton to South Africa

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 12/10

17:20-00:15

2 stops29h 55m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Tue 13/10

17:20-10:55

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£493

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 29/10

09:20-17:25

2 stops30h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£505

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SOUJNB

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 18/10

20:00-09:10

2 stops36h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£512

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - CPT Cape Town Intl

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 27/9

09:20-13:30

3 stops51h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£539

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Southampton Eastleigh

Sun 11/10

20:00-04:00

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£575

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SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Fri 30/10

17:35-22:00

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

19:40-08:55

2 stops39h 15m

£650

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Wed 14/10

20:00-17:30

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£654

SouthamptonJohannesburg

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 12/10

17:20-08:20

2 stops38h 00m

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09:45-19:30

2 stops34h 45m

£718

SouthamptonJohannesburg

SOU Southampton Eastleigh - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Thu 28/1

17:30-10:55

2 stops39h 25m

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17:00-17:00

2 stops26h 00m

£732

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7.8

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1,578 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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7.8

Good

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to South Africa?
If you book a flight to South Africa from Southampton, you will be flying from Eastleigh, which is the city’s only airport. Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is located 3.5 mi from the center of Southampton.
How long is the flight from Southampton to South Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from Southampton to South Africa in 26h 25m. Fly via KLM, Kenya Airways, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Southampton to South Africa is about 5619 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Southampton to South Africa 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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