How to find cheap flights to Southampton Airport (SOU)
At the moment, 39 € is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Southampton Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SOU for 96 €.
Book at the perfect time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to SOU changes.
Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Southampton, where Southampton Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines often have some awesome early bird deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Southampton by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you compare prices for airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Southampton, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Southampton Airport by choosing a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Southampton
The cheapest month to hop on a flight to Southampton is typically May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to SOU that fits your plans and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to SOU. Visit then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Southampton.
The quietest time of the year to travel is December. Lock in your plane tickets to Southampton then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF), July is when Southampton is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your trip.
Ranging from 0ºC (32ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF), January is when temperatures are lowest.
March is your safest bet for clearer skies. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Southampton.
Expect the heaviest showers during January, which gets around eight days of wet weather.
Flying to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Fly to Southampton without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Southampton Airport:
KLM is the most dependable carrier. Up to 48% of its flights into this airport arrive according to schedule, making it a great choice when reserving your SOU plane ticket.
Your flight will land in the UTC+0 timezone at SOU.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to SOU. Book a room at one of these hotels near Southampton Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Southampton Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which tells you how often flights get to their destination without delay. This can be handy to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Southampton from Southampton Airport (SOU)
The distance from SOU to central Southampton is about 10 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to SOU.
Expect the journey to take roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Grab a room at one of these guest-approved picks in Southampton:
Southampton highlights
Put these leading sights on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Southampton:
Site of Jane Austen's House: Around 0.16 kilometres southwest of the city centre, this landmark is an ideal spot to start your sightseeing around the city.
Kennet & Avon Canal: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 11 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Southampton experience.
How to get to Reading from Southampton Airport (SOU)
Setting out for the nearby city of Reading? It's about 72 kilometres from SOU. Give yourself around 1 hour to reach the centre in a taxi or ride-share.
Allow roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling to Reading on public transport.
Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Swindon
Swindon is around 72 kilometres from Southampton Airport. If that's one of your stops, the trip by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
It'll take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so to drive to Swindon.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Feel like exploring more? London will keep things interesting on your trip through the United Kingdom. It's about 105 kilometres northeast of Southampton and features The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. The most convenient airport for this city is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Manchester might just steal the show during your trip to the United Kingdom. You'll find it roughly 290 kilometres north of Southampton. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are major draws. The main airport serving this city is Manchester Airport (MAN).
Expand your adventure to Birmingham, which is roughly 177 kilometres north of Southampton. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are reasons to visit. You can get to this city by flying into Birmingham Airport (BHX).