Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Southampton Airport (SOU): what you need to know
Southampton is eight hours ahead of San Francisco and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SFO to SOU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is a top stopover on the SFO to SOU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Southampton Airport (SOU)
$1,102 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,533. These fares may change depending on demand.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to SOU, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SFO to SOU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near SFO:
Arriving at Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you're coming in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SOU:
Hit the road running by picking up a Southampton Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and explore beyond Southampton's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Southampton Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
From Southampton Airport, Southampton is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Southampton. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Southampton Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Southampton, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 24ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SOU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen Southampton, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 113 kilometres north-east to London to tick off its popular sights. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United Kingdom, head for Manchester, about 290 kilometres north of Southampton. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry are among the biggest draws.
