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Cheap flights from Southampton to Cape Town from £449

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SOU — CPT
18 5月 — 25 5月1
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 18 4月 2026.

週五 15/509:25
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
週五 22/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£757
週四 28/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
週四 4/619:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£774
週一 1/612:20
SOU
-
CPT
3 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
週一 8/613:15
CPT
-
SOU
3 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£791
週二 12/520:00
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
週三 20/519:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£795
週三 10/620:00
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
週日 28/613:15
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£819
週四 5/1117:05
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
週三 11/1118:55
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£821
週二 12/509:20
SOU
-
CPT
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
週二 2/619:30
CPT
-
SOU
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£823
週六 30/517:20
SOU
-
CPT
1 stop27h 05m
KLM
週六 6/623:15
CPT
-
SOU
1 stop34h 20m
KLM
Deal found 15/4£825

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 18 4月 2026.

Round-trip from

£757

One-way from

£449

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£676
15/5-22/5
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 05m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 35m total
  • Southampton to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£115 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週五 15/5

09:25-21:30

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

週五 22/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£757

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週三 20/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週一 25/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£823

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週二 12/5

09:20-12:55

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週二 2/6

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£823
Fastest return journey

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週三 14/10

09:20-10:15

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

週三 4/11

18:55-16:35

2 stops23h 40m

£828

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週四 3/9

20:00-10:15

2 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

週四 10/9

13:15-19:30

2 stops31h 15m

£831

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週三 10/6

12:20-13:10

3 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

週日 28/6

13:15-19:30

3 stops31h 15m

£833

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週三 13/5

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

週三 3/6

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£836

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週四 30/4

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

週三 13/5

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£844

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週四 14/5

20:00-12:55

2 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

週四 4/6

19:30-19:30

2 stops25h 00m

£853
Cheapest one-way

SouthamptonCape Town

SOU - CPT

SOUCPT

Southampton Eastleigh

週日 31/5

18:20-12:55

3 stops41h 35m

£449

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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 18 4月 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
1,502 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,502 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

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 £565, 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.

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Top airline flying from Southampton to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£565Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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