Which airports can I use when flying from Southampton to Cape Town?

Flights from Southampton to Cape Town usually depart from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Southampton to Cape Town.

Which airports do connecting flights from Southampton to Cape Town pass through?

Most connecting flights from Southampton to Cape Town pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Southampton to Cape Town. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £688 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £974, a difference of £286. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Southampton to Cape Town 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 £746 to £4,323. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Southampton to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Southampton to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £613, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Southampton and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Southampton (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

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

Return flights from Southampton to Cape Town range from £688 to £858, with an average of £804 over the past 12 months. Anything below £688 counts as a good deal.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?

KLM (£801) and Kenya Airways (£832) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Southampton to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £826. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had the shortest average connection time for Southampton to Cape Town stopovers at 18h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £688-£858

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Recent return flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town

Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

17:30 - 08:15SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

15:10 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

27h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£746Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

08:40 - 06:25SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

00:30 - 08:10CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

33h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£801KLM

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

17:35 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

07:20 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

35h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£832Kenya Airways

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

17:35 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 40m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£832Kenya Airways

Mon, 25 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

17:30 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 05m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Victoria Falls

14:30 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 30m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£834Kenya Airways

Mon, 25 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

17:30 - 22:05SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:30 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 30m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£834Kenya Airways

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

09:20 - 13:00SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m3 stops Dublin Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

13:50 - 19:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

31h 40m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Stockholm Arlanda Dublin

£843Multiple Airlines

Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

17:30 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 05m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

23:25 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

19h 35m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£846Kenya Airways

Sun, 31 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

17:30 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 05m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:30 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 30m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£846Kenya Airways

Mon, 18 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb

17:30 - 22:40SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

08:30 - 17:00CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

34h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£895KLM

Recent last minute flight deals from Southampton to Cape Town

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

17:35 - 22:40SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

18h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£777KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

17:35 - 06:25SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

00:30 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

18h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£801KLM

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:40 - 08:15SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Johannesburg OR Tambo

19:50 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

23h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Amsterdam Schiphol

£812Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:40 - 17:25SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 14:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Barcelona-El Prat

£867Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:40 - 17:25SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

06:05 - 14:20CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

34h 15m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

£897Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

20:00 - 17:25SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 25m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 11:55CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

25h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£1,331Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

17:35 - 13:35SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

14:25 - 17:05CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

28h 40m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

£1,627Kenya Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

20:00 - 10:30SOU Southampton Eastleigh-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 19:30CPT Cape Town Intl-SOU Southampton Eastleigh

32h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dublin

£2,154Qatar Airways

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?: KLM (£801) and Kenya Airways (£832) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Southampton to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Southampton to Cape Town?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Southampton to Cape Town.
Do I need a passport to fly from Southampton to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Southampton to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Southampton to Cape Town range from £688 to £858, with an average of £804 over the past 12 months. Anything below £688 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Southampton to Cape Town 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 £746 to £4,323. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Southampton to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Southampton to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £613, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Southampton to Cape Town?
Flights from Southampton to Cape Town usually depart from Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Southampton to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from Southampton to Cape Town pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Southampton to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Southampton to Cape Town. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £688 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £974, a difference of £286.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Southampton and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Southampton (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £688, about £286 less than Saturday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Southampton to Cape Town trip for November. Fares historically average £593 return in that month – typically £763 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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