Which airports can I use when flying from London to Southampton?

Flights from London to Southampton may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Southampton Eastleigh (SOU).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Southampton?

Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Southampton.

Which airports do connecting flights from London to Southampton pass through?

One-stop flights from London to Southampton most commonly connect through: • Belfast City (BHD) – 45% of one-stop connections • Manchester (MAN) – 27% of one-stop connections • Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections • Saint Peter Port Guernsey (GCI) – 9% of one-stop connections Belfast City (BHD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Southampton?

On the London to Southampton route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 69%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £304 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £974 – a £670 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Southampton?

Some of the most popular sights in Southampton are Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Central Railway Station, and WestQuay Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Southampton on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from London to Southampton?

There are currently no direct flights available from London to Southampton. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 52m and 7h 27m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from London to Southampton?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from London to Southampton changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £81 to £713. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London to Southampton looking right now?

One-way fares from London to Southampton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 80% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Southampton?

Flying via Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 52m, compared to 4h 18m via Belfast City (BHD) and 4h 22m via Saint Peter Port Guernsey (GCI).

Which car hire options are available at Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU)?

Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include: · Alamo · Budget · Avis · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a London to Southampton flight?

Return flights from London to Southampton range from £331 to £470, with an average of £405 over the past 12 months. Anything below £331 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from London to Southampton?

Lufthansa (£81) and easyJet (£121) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from London to Southampton according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Southampton?

Belfast City (BHD) is the most popular stopover for the London to Southampton route. 45% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via BHD.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Southampton?

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £226. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London to Southampton, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) had the shortest average connection time for London to Southampton stopovers at 157 minutes over the past 3 months.

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20:00 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

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£123Multiple Airlines

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21:55 - 08:45STN London Stansted-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

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13:55 - 20:50SOU Southampton Eastleigh-STN London Stansted

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How much is a return flight from London to Southampton?

Return flights from London to Southampton start at £81. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £331 to £470. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £81 on Lufthansa.

What is the cheapest London to Southampton flight route?

There's little price difference between London to Southampton routes. They average around £415 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Southampton?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Southampton and is 25% cheaper than the average day. Thursday is the most expensive day with flight prices 140% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from London to Southampton?
Flights from London to Southampton may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Southampton Eastleigh (SOU).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Southampton?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London to Southampton.
Which airports do connecting flights from London to Southampton pass through?
One-stop flights from London to Southampton most commonly connect through:

• Belfast City (BHD) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Manchester (MAN) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Saint Peter Port Guernsey (GCI) – 9% of one-stop connections

Belfast City (BHD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Southampton?
On the London to Southampton route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 69%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £304 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £974 – a £670 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Southampton?
Some of the most popular sights in Southampton are Mayflower Theatre, Southampton Central Railway Station, and WestQuay Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Southampton on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from London to Southampton?
There are currently no direct flights available from London to Southampton. Flights with 1 stopover take between 3h 52m and 7h 27m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from London to Southampton?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from London to Southampton changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £81 to £713. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London to Southampton looking right now?
One-way fares from London to Southampton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £60, which is 80% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Southampton?
Flying via Newcastle upon Tyne (NCL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 52m, compared to 4h 18m via Belfast City (BHD) and 4h 22m via Saint Peter Port Guernsey (GCI).
Which car hire options are available at Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU)?
Southampton Eastleigh Airport (SOU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Budget
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Sixt
How much should I expect to pay for a London to Southampton flight?
Return flights from London to Southampton range from £331 to £470, with an average of £405 over the past 12 months. Anything below £331 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average £304 – about £670 less than Thursday (69% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Southampton trip for January. Fares historically average £304 return in that month – typically £670 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Southampton Eastleigh Airport.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton
- Premier Inn Southampton Airport

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