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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 April.

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.

Manchester to Southampton: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$211
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time57 mins
Most popular airlineLoganair
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Southampton: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Southampton is $211. 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.
57 minutes is the average flight time from Manchester to Southampton.
Loganair, British Airways and Blue Islands fly direct from Manchester to Southampton.
As of December 2025, there are 30 flights per week flying from Manchester to Southampton.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Southampton is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport on Monday, 20 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 57 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.

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

  • Southampton's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Manchester.

  • To ensure you catch your MAN to SOU flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, 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 Airport Schiphol

    • Dublin Airport

    • Belfast International Airport

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

  • At the moment, $106 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $211. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MAN to SOU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport.

  • Landing cheap flights from MAN to SOU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • 59.39% of flights that leave from Manchester Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Central Manchester to Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you're catching an early flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • If you're landing on a late Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SOU:

  • Pick up a Southampton Airport rental car and explore Southampton and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your ride from Southampton Airport around two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton

  • Southampton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Southampton. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Southampton based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport for July if you want to explore Southampton during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MAN to SOU in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • You've seen Southampton, now it's time to explore more of United Kingdom. Travel around 113 kilometres north-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 177 kilometres north of Southampton, Birmingham is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

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