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Flight deals from Manchester to Southampton

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,471. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Southampton.R 918 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Manchester on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 918, select.
Southampton.R 1,016 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,016, select.
Southampton.R 1,040 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,040, select.
Southampton.R 1,178 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,178, select.
Southampton.R 1,639 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,639, select.
Southampton.R 1,654 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,654, select.
Southampton.R 1,654 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,654, select.
Southampton.R 1,654 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,654, select.
Southampton.R 1,655 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Feb.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Sun, 7 Feb, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,655, select.
Southampton.R 1,659 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,659, select.
Southampton.R 1,696 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,696, select.
Southampton.R 1,717 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,717, select.
Southampton.R 1,848 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,848, select.
Southampton.R 1,848 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,848, select.
Southampton.R 1,848 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,848, select.
Southampton.R 1,857 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Loganair.Outbound direct flight with Loganair departs from Manchester on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Southampton.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,857, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Southampton

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Southampton flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from R 1,639
Jul
from R 918
Aug
from R 1,178
Sep
from R 1,040
Oct
from R 1,016
Nov
from R 1,654
Dec
from R 1,654
Jan
from R 1,654
Feb
from R 1,655
Mar
from R 1,659
Apr
from R 1,717
May
from R 1,696

Direct flights from Manchester to Southampton

Manchester to Southampton: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Southampton below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Southampton.

Southampton

6km from central Southampton
Closest
from R 918
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Bournemouth

34km from central Southampton
from R 874
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London Gatwick

89km from central Southampton
Cheapest
from R 731
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Manchester to Southampton: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 918
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time51 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week34

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Southampton: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Southampton is R 2,110. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
51 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Southampton.
British Airways and Loganair fly direct from Manchester to Southampton.
As of June 2026, there are 34 flights per week flying from Manchester to Southampton.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Southampton is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Southampton but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Southampton is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, easyJet and Loganair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Southampton.

Travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.

  • Manchester and Southampton are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.

  • Every week, there are 15 Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, pick the 08:35 Loganair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 19:55 with Loganair.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your MAN to SOU flight.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Loganair offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Southampton — and maybe even more of the United Kingdom if your schedule allows.

  • Loganair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAN and SOU:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Dublin Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport flight is R 918. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,110. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to SOU.

  • Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from MAN to SOU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.

  • Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)

When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Southampton. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Southampton is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from MAN to SOU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • You've seen Southampton, now it's time to discover other parts of the United Kingdom. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to London to tick off its top sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Around 290 kilometres north of Southampton, Manchester is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.

Plan the rest of your trip from Manchester to Southampton

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.