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Flights from Cardiff to Southampton

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Flight Duration3 h and 50 mFlights between Cardiff and Southampton take, on average, 3 h and 50 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportCardiff AirportWhen flying from Cardiff to Southampton
Destination airportSouthampton AirportFor the route from Cardiff to Southampton
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Cardiff to Southampton
One-way average Price£697The average price for a flight Cardiff - Southampton at Opodo is £697, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Southampton when departing from Cardiff
Distance: 87 mi
Cardiff airports
Cardiff Airport (CWL)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Southampton airports
Southampton Airport (SOU)How far from city centre: 4 mi

Book your Cardiff to Southampton flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Cardiff to Southampton (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Cardiff to Southampton takes roughly 3 hours, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Cardiff–Southampton route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Cardiff Airport (CWL)
  • Arrival airport: Southampton Airport (SOU)

Tips for cheaper flights from Cardiff to Southampton

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Cardiff to Southampton:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cardiff to Southampton

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cardiff to Southampton?
When you fly from Cardiff to Southampton the average price is £697. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cardiff to Southampton at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Cardiff to Southampton. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cardiff to Southampton?
The most popular months to book a flight from Cardiff to Southampton are September, April and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cardiff to Southampton?
The best time of the year to go to Southampton when flying from Cardiff depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Southampton from Cardiff in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, December and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cardiff - Southampton.
How long does the flight take to go from Cardiff to Southampton?
The total flight time between Cardiff and Southampton is of around 3 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 86.77 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Cardiff and Southampton?
The main airport route flying between Cardiff and Southampton is: Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Southampton Airport(SOU). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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