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August 5 - September 3

Cheapest

Earliest

EDI - Southampton

$123

$270

Round trip

October 16 - October 19

Cheapest

Best

EDI - Southampton

$142

$270

Round trip

October 16 - October 21

Cheapest

Best

EDI - Southampton

$141

$270

Round trip

October 16 - October 20

Cheapest

Best

EDI - Southampton

$142

$270

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October 21 - October 23

Cheapest

EDI - Southampton

$143

$270

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August 5 - August 27

Cheapest

Earliest

EDI - Southampton

$124

$270

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October 21 - October 22

Cheapest

EDI - Southampton

$142

$270

Round trip

October 16 - October 17

Cheapest

EDI - Southampton

$142

$270

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October 22 - October 23

Cheapest

EDI - Southampton

$142

$270

Round trip

August 5 - August 24

Cheapest

Earliest

EDI - Southampton

$125

$270

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Southampton takes about 3h 30m, including connections. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries on this route involve at least one stop, this duration accounts for the total travel time from departure to arrival. This makes it a relatively quick trip, even with a connection.

For those seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Southampton, the best times to fly are typically October, with a median fare of $134, followed by January at $146, and December at $148. Planning your trip during these months can result in more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton typically range from $139–$249, with a median of $216. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals appear frequently.

The route from Edinburgh to Southampton is characterized by a mixed offering of flights, with 57.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the remaining itineraries, most involve 1 stopover. This provides travelers with options for both direct travel and connecting flights, depending on their preference for convenience or potential cost savings.

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is 572 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the overall travel time and the types of aircraft typically used for this journey.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Southampton

Regular price: $94 - $268

Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton are currently above the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $94 and $268. The current lowest deal is $270 with Livingston Energy Flight, for travel from August 5 to August 24.

now $270

Low $94

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton is October, with a median price of $134. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $252. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $134

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $252

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Direct flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

Livingston Energy Flight

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Southampton

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$133

$271

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$146

$271

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$149

$271

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$133

$360

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$134

$343

One-way

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Livingston Energy Flight

$134

$344

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$151 → $270

79%

5 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 21

$149 → $271

81%

5 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 10

$147 → $270

83%

2 nights

Sep 25 - Sep 27

$147 → $270

84%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

Edinburgh - Southampton route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Edinburgh to Southampton are above the typical level, with a median price of $216.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton, with a median price of $134.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 3h 30m.

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Southampton is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on this route.

57.8% of recent deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct flights.

Livingston Energy Flight has offered direct flights from Edinburgh to Southampton in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton appear frequently, about 0.83 deals per day.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Southampton, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Southampton main airports to arrive at

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport is ideal for direct access to Southampton and the surrounding region.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$146

Airports nearby Southampton used as alternative

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick offers excellent direct rail connectivity from Southampton Central station and significantly more destination options.

📍 ~115 km from Southampton (reachable by train or car)

💸 Flights from ~$107

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides world-class global connectivity and airline variety, with frequent direct coach services from Southampton.

📍 ~90 km from Southampton (reachable by coach or car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Bournemouth (BOH)

Cheapest

Bournemouth is the geographically closest alternative, offering a less crowded and easy-to-navigate airport experience.

📍 ~40 km from Southampton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$38

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol offers a strong selection of low-cost carrier routes to Europe, useful for travelers on the western side of Southampton.

📍 ~100 km from Southampton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$63

Luton (LTN)

Luton is a major base for low-cost carriers, providing additional flight options for travelers.

📍 ~150 km from Southampton (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$50

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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Southampton

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Southampton

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

Edinburgh - Southampton route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 3h 30m.

Direct flights are available on this route.

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Southampton main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Southampton used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Southampton

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