Skyscanner

Cheap Flights from Southampton to London City

Travellers and cabin class

Compare Southampton to London City flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to London City

Book the best London City fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Southampton to London City

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Southampton to London City? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 2,832 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Tue, 26 Aug, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,832, select.
London.R 2,940 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,940, select.
London.R 3,184 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,184, select.
London.R 3,603 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Thu, 31 Jul, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,603, select.
London.R 4,410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in London City.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,410, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to London City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Southampton to London City flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from R 4,389
Jul
from R 3,585
Aug
from R 2,818
Sep
from R 2,926
Oct
Find prices
Nov
Find prices
Dec
from R 3,168
Jan
Find prices
Feb
Find prices
Mar
Find prices
Apr
Find prices
May
Find prices

Southampton to London City: Alternative routes

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

Southampton to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,832
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Southampton to London City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Southampton to London City is R 7,418. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Southampton to London City. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,454.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Southampton to London City.
The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to London City is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Southampton Airport to London City Airport on Thursday, 9 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Southampton Airport and London City Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 London City 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 London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aer Lingus offers the cheapest flight tickets to London City.

Travelling from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know

  • Southampton and London are both in the UTC+0 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.

  • To ensure you get on your SOU to LCY flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to London City Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOU and LCY:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Edinburgh Airport

    • Geneve Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to London City Airport (LCY)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Southampton Airport to London City Airport flight is R 2,818. A return plane ticket right now is R 7,454. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SOU to LCY, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SOU to LCY.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to London City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • Of the flights that depart from Southampton Airport, 55.7% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Southampton Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Southampton. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SOU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to London City Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)

Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London

  • From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Southampton Airport to London City Airport. February is the most popular month to visit London. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to London City Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SOU to LCY in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Bristol is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Southampton to London

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.