Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Southampton's timezone is UTC+0, making Southampton seven hours ahead of San Francisco.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to SOU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dublin Airport is a sought-after stop between SFO and SOU.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
Currently, 351 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 896 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to SOU if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights that take off from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SOU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Southampton Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Southampton. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Southampton in April.
Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport for July if you want to go to Southampton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SOU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Southampton, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 113 kilometres north-east to London to tick off its top attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Birmingham, roughly 177 kilometres north of Southampton. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are among the biggest draws.
