How long is the flight from Southampton to Cape Town?

Airlines like Kenya Airways and KLM fly from Southampton to Cape Town in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 20m. There are 9637 km between Southampton and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOU to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Cape Town as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Cape Town?

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How long is the flight from Southampton to Cape Town?
Airlines like Kenya Airways and KLM fly from Southampton to Cape Town in about 19h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22h 20m. There are 9637 km between Southampton and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Cape Town?
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