How many flights from Edinburgh to Southampton are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 46.6% of flights from Edinburgh to Southampton were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Southampton?

The typical direct flight from Edinburgh to Southampton has a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 572 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Edinburgh to Southampton come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Edinburgh to Southampton come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deals, meaning travelers often have opportunities to find good value fares. The consistent availability of competitive prices makes this a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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To Southampton

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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-17
EDI - Southampton
75% AI deal score
£159
£93
Round trip
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EDI - Southampton
75% AI deal score
£164
£96
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EDI - Southampton
75% AI deal score
£167
£97
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EDI - Southampton
72% AI deal score
£141
£98
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EDI - Southampton
74% AI deal score
£159
£100
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2026-10-11 – 2026-10-16
EDI - Southampton
73% AI deal score
£164
£105
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£165
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74% AI deal score
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Edinburgh to Southampton: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Southampton, including connections, takes about 1h 45m. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 1 stopover for connecting flights. The non-stop flight time is also 1h 45m, whereas connecting itineraries typically take 6h 5m.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Southampton, fares typically range from $150–$238, with a median of $205. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $134. Following closely are January, with a median fare of $146, and December, with a median fare of $148.

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is 572 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Southampton

Regular price: £124 - £330

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton is typically between 124 GBP and 330 GBP. The current lowest deal is 93 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 17.

now £93

Low £124

High £330

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton is December, with a median price of $146. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $417. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from £146

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

Livingston Energy Flight

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Southampton

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£271

£153

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£221

£125

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£263

£126

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£240

£136

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£263

£127

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

easyJet UK

£265

£144

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

£264 → £121

54%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£265 → £132

50%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

£267 → £140

48%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

£264 → £137

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

Edinburgh - Southampton route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with a median price of $205.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 45m

Direct flights to Southampton typically take 1h 45m, while connecting flights average 6h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed direct and connecting options

Approximately 46.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Livingston Energy Flight offers direct deals

Livingston Energy Flight has offered direct deals on this route, providing non-stop travel options.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights for this route are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Southampton.

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

💸 Flights from ~£83

Southampton main airports to arrive at

Southampton (SOU)

Cheapest

Southampton Airport is a convenient arrival choice for direct access to Southampton and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~£82

Airports nearby Southampton used as alternative

Gatwick (LGW)

Consider Gatwick for its excellent direct rail connectivity and significantly more international destinations than Southampton.

📍 ~135 km from Southampton (reachable by rail or road)

💸 Flights from ~£64

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Dec 05

Southampton, United Kingdom

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From EDI

Elite

Sep 16

Southampton, United Kingdom

38% AI deal score

$2,277

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From EDI

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Sep 11

Southampton, United Kingdom

38% AI deal score

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Southampton

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Edinburgh to Southampton is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $185. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees higher average prices, around $227. Similarly, booking 60+ days out tends to result in an average price of $208, indicating that last-minute deals are not usually the cheapest option for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edinburgh to Southampton is considered to be $150 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $205. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $238 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $150 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton include October, with a median price of $134, and January, with a median price of $146. December also offered relatively low median prices at $148. The annual median price for this route is $205, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Edinburgh to Southampton: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

The distance between Edinburgh and Southampton is 572 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Southampton

Regular price: £124 - £330

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Southampton is typically between 124 GBP and 330 GBP. The current lowest deal is 93 GBP with easyJet UK, for travel from Oct 11-Oct 17.

now £93

Low £124

High £330

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton

December

Cheapest

Flights from £146

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Southampton

Livingston Energy Flight

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Southampton

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£271

£153

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£221

£125

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£263

£126

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£240

£136

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

Ryanair

£263

£127

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Southampton

Edinburgh (EDI) - Southampton (SOU)

easyJet UK

£265

£144

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

£264 → £121

54%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

£265 → £132

50%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

£267 → £140

48%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

£264 → £137

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Southampton