How to find cheap flights to Southampton Airport (SOU)
£30 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Southampton Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SOU, the lowest fare is £15.
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If you're not in a rush to travel to Southampton, think about taking a scenic route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Southampton Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Southampton
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Southampton.
If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SOU.
If you'd love to experience Southampton at its liveliest, book your flights to SOU for August. Travelling during peak periods usually means more to see and do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Southampton then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to travel in. Southampton is warmest in July, averaging between 11ºC and 24ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC to 9ºC.
July is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Southampton.
The wettest time of year is November. Plan your getaway then and you'll likely get around nine days of rainfall.
Flying to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Southampton in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Southampton Airport with one of these major airlines:
Think about booking your SOU plane ticket with KLM. It's the top-performing carrier for punctuality, with up to 48% of flights into this airport landing on time.
SOU is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Southampton Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to SOU:
You can book a car hire in SOU with popular suppliers such as Alamo, Budget and Europcar. Turn the key and get ready to discover Southampton and beyond.
Flights departing from Southampton Airport arrive as planned 56% of the time. This figure tells you how the airport generally performs in terms of punctuality.
Getting to central Southampton from Southampton Airport (SOU)
SOU is located about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Southampton.
After touching down from your flight to SOU, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 25 minutes.
Southampton comes with plenty of great places to check in. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:
Southampton highlights
Jump off your flight to Southampton and make a beeline for these major attractions:
Site of Jane Austen's House: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.97 kms (0.60 miles) south of the city centre.
Tudor House and Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 2 kms (1 mile) south of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Southampton.
Port of Southampton: Take a tour of this landmark next. About 2 kms (1 mile) west of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Southampton experience.
How to get to Reading from Southampton Airport (SOU)
Starting your trip in Reading? From SOU, it takes around 1 hour to drive there. The city is about 72 kms (45 miles) from the airport.
If you're hopping on public transport, it'll take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach your destination.
Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Swindon
Located about 72 kms (45 miles) away, Swindon is another city within easy reach of Southampton Airport. It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to make the journey by public transport from SOU.
The drive time to Swindon is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United Kingdom, starting with London. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are must-do's in this city, which is about 105 kms (65 miles) north-east of Southampton. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the main airport of London.
Birmingham is another top destination in the United Kingdom and is roughly 177 kms (110 miles) north of Southampton. Make it a trip to remember with stops at The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre. Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the main gateway to this city.
Add one more stop to the mix with Bristol, which is roughly 105 kms (65 miles) north-west of Southampton. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge give you plenty of reason to visit. You can reach this city by flying into Bristol Airport (BRS).