Travelling from New York to Southampton Airport (SOU): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from New York to Southampton Airport (SOU). Check out your options for heading out from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Southampton is four hours ahead of New York. Southampton Airport is located in Southampton, which is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from New York to SOU. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to SOU leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The journey from central New York to JFK takes about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Southampton Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Southampton Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and SOU include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to SOU flight:
73.3% of flights departing Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The trip to LGA from central New York is around 1 hour on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 25 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Southampton Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights land on schedule and your trip goes off without a hitch.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Southampton Airport (SOU)
If you have a late flight from New York to Southampton Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SOU:
Travel at your own pace with a Southampton Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Budget or Europcar and see more of Southampton and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks before your New York to Southampton Airport flight.
Getting from Southampton Airport (SOU) to central Southampton
Southampton Airport to central Southampton is roughly 6 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Southampton Airport (SOU)
$708 is the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Southampton Airport. Return flights start from $1,524. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to SOU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Cheap New York to Southampton Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from New York to SOU.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from New York to Southampton Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from New York to Southampton Airport (SOU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Southampton Airport (SOU). August is when most people visit Southampton. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in April.
Lock in a New York to SOU flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Southampton to range from 11ºC to 24ºC.
January has temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Southampton Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Southampton
Start your Southampton trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from New York to Southampton Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Southampton when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Site of Jane Austen's House followed by Mayflower Theatre and Kennet & Avon Canal.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Southampton, now it's time to explore other parts of the United Kingdom. Journey about 105 kilometres north-east to London to check off its leading attractions. From The British Museum to Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres north of Southampton. No trip is complete without visiting The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.