Statistics on London-Southampton flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Southampton (from: London)
The average price to go to Southampton from London airport is $ 280 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 205 (in january) and $ 368 (in august), which is a saving of $ 76 or a surplus of $ 88 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $218 to $272 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Southampton before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Southampton plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 8309 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Southampton from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 205, saving $ 76 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 280). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 368).
Flight London-Southampton: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 163 | $ 205 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 184 | $ 227 | good price |
| March | $ 186 | $ 241 | good price |
| April | $ 246 | $ 304 | fair price |
| May | $ 245 | $ 277 | fair price |
| June | $ 245 | $ 295 | fair price |
| July | $ 265 | $ 334 | high price |
| August | $ 277 | $ 368 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 248 | $ 279 | fair price |
| October | $ 253 | $ 322 | high price |
| November | $ 178 | $ 221 | good price |
| December | $ 214 | $ 282 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Southampton
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Southampton range from $108 to $543. 12% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $163), 2% at the maximum price (from $489 to $543). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $218 to $272 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Southampton flight
There are 4 companies that serve London from Southampton airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Aer Lingus.
Data analysis:
Of the 8309 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (43% of the time) on the London->Southampton route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Southampton flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $17. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Southampton to London departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $20. Conversely, departing from Southampton on a friday may cost you an additional $10.
Top prices London-Southampton
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Southampton | 05-08 to 14-08-2024 | $ 182 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Southampton | 13-08 to 20-08-2024 | $ 212 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Southampton | 19-08 to 23-08-2024 | $ 221 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Southampton | 03-09 to 08-09-2024 | $ 226 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Southampton | 05-09 to 09-09-2024 | $ 180 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Southampton | 09-09 to 16-09-2024 | $ 211 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Southampton | 09-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 152 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Southampton | 12-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 158 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Southampton | 04-11 to 10-11-2024 | $ 213 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| London → Southampton | 01-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 223 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight London - Southampton to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Southampton flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Southampton, it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 245 $, which is a saving of 35 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (35 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Southampton flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 160) |
| February | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 196 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 199) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 219 $) |
| April | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 276 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 296) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 252 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 256), 6 to 7 months ($ 276) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 280 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 287), 7 to 8 months ($ 288) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 333) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 329 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 354) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 240 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 254), 3 to 4 months ($ 258) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 275 $) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 184 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 251 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 270) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for London->Southampton are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $8 more.
London to Southampton: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2024 | $ 334 $182 to $729 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 243 $178 to $451 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 192 $152 to $263 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 279 $213 to $345 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 223 $223 to $223 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 342 $342 to $342 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 400 $290 to $482 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Southampton. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!