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Southampton.161 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 161 €, select.
Southampton.190 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 11 Sep.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Southampton.198 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 198 €, select.
Southampton.216 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 May, returning Wed, 14 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Wed, 14 May, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 216 €, select.
Southampton.287 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Sat, 31 May, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 287 €, select.
Southampton.400 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with Ryanair and Blue Islands.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 8 Aug, arriving in Southampton.Inbound indirect flight with Blue Islands, departs from Southampton on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From 400 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Southampton

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like East Midlands to Southampton flights are currently cheapest in July.
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East Midlands to Southampton: Alternative routes

Compare routes from East Midlands to Southampton below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Southampton.

Nottingham to Southampton: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found161 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Southampton: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Southampton is 161 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from East Midlands to Southampton. But we found flights with one or more stops from 161 €.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from East Midlands to Southampton.
The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Southampton is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between East Midlands Airport and Southampton Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Southampton but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Southampton is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Southampton.

Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know

  • Nottingham and Southampton are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your EMA to SOU flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between EMA and SOU:

    • George Best Belfast City Airport

    • Palma de Mallorca Airport

    • Jersey Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport flight is 92 €. A round-trip ticket right now is 161 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To score cheap tickets from EMA to SOU, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from EMA to SOU.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

  • Of the flights that depart from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% touch down on time at their destination.

  • East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near EMA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • If you're coming in on a late East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SOU:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's main sights.

  • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Southampton Airport around two weeks before you set off.

Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton

  • Southampton Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Southampton. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Southampton in April.

  • When booking your flight from East Midlands Airport to Southampton Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Southampton, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from EMA to SOU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've seen Southampton, now it's time to discover more of United Kingdom. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to London to check off its popular sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

Plan the rest of your trip from Nottingham to Southampton

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