Statistics on Dublin-Southampton flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Southampton (from: Dublin)
The average price to go to Southampton from Dublin airport is $ 191 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 129 (in january) and $ 235 (in july), which is a saving of $ 63 or a surplus of $ 45 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $212 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Southampton before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Dublin-Southampton plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 33858 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Southampton from Dublin and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 129, saving $ 63 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 191). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 235).
Flight Dublin-Southampton: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 103 | $ 129 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 114 | $ 149 | good price |
| March | $ 135 | $ 184 | fair price |
| April | $ 150 | $ 203 | high price |
| May | $ 163 | $ 200 | high price |
| June | $ 190 | $ 216 | high price |
| July | $ 192 | $ 235 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 166 | $ 215 | high price |
| September | $ 162 | $ 204 | high price |
| October | $ 158 | $ 200 | high price |
| November | $ 124 | $ 162 | good price |
| December | $ 151 | $ 191 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Dublin to Southampton
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Dublin to Southampton range from $53 to $424. 9% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 2% at the maximum price (from $371 to $424). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $212 (31% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Dublin->Southampton flight
There are 4 companies that serve Dublin from Southampton airport: Aer Lingus, KLM, British Airways and Ryanair.
Data analysis:
Of the 33858 flights analyzed in previous years, Aer Lingus was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (58% of the time) on the Dublin->Southampton route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Dublin-Southampton flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 25 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Dublin-Southampton flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $15. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $22.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Southampton to Dublin departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $10. Conversely, departing from Southampton on a friday may cost you an additional $16.
Top prices Dublin-Southampton
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin → Southampton | 05-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 125 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 13-12 to 17-12-2024 | $ 130 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 15-12 to 19-12-2024 | $ 130 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 05-01 to 09-01-2025 | $ 129 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 06-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 130 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 07-01 to 12-01-2025 | $ 130 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 13-01 to 17-01-2025 | $ 130 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 21-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 127 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 127 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
| Dublin → Southampton | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 127 | direct flight with Aer Lingus |
When to book your flight Dublin - Southampton to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Dublin-Southampton flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Dublin to Southampton, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 173 $, which is a saving of 18 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (52 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Dublin to Southampton flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 111 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 116), 3 to 4 months ($ 120) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 108 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 123), 3 to 4 months ($ 131), 4 to 5 months ($ 134) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 120 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 151), 3 to 4 months ($ 127), 4 to 5 months ($ 157), 5 to 6 months ($ 159), 6 to 7 months ($ 167) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 116 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 196), 2 to 3 months ($ 125), 4 to 5 months ($ 142), 5 to 6 months ($ 173), 6 to 7 months ($ 200) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 160 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 193), 2 to 3 months ($ 184), 3 to 4 months ($ 173), 4 to 5 months ($ 168), 6 to 7 months ($ 188), 10 to 11 months ($ 184) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 156 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 216), 2 to 3 months ($ 201), 3 to 4 months ($ 195), 4 to 5 months ($ 201), 5 to 6 months ($ 169), 7 to 8 months ($ 196), 8 to 9 months ($ 215), 10 to 11 months ($ 203) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 167 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 227), 2 to 3 months ($ 211), 3 to 4 months ($ 224), 4 to 5 months ($ 227), 5 to 6 months ($ 211), 7 to 8 months ($ 172), 8 to 9 months ($ 226) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 158 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 209), 2 to 3 months ($ 192), 3 to 4 months ($ 182), 4 to 5 months ($ 191), 5 to 6 months ($ 173), 6 to 7 months ($ 166), 8 to 9 months ($ 167) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 157 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 197), 2 to 3 months ($ 177), 3 to 4 months ($ 172), 4 to 5 months ($ 170), 5 to 6 months ($ 173), 6 to 7 months ($ 158), 7 to 8 months ($ 158), 8 to 9 months ($ 158), 10 to 11 months ($ 204) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 162 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 175), 2 to 3 months ($ 175), 3 to 4 months ($ 173), 4 to 5 months ($ 175), 5 to 6 months ($ 177), 6 to 7 months ($ 167) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 123 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 159 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 161), 3 to 4 months ($ 186), 4 to 5 months ($ 185), 6 to 7 months ($ 172) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Dublin->Southampton are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $1. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $3 more.
Dublin to Southampton: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 185 $163 to $207 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 184 $125 to $472 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 141 $127 to $201 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 156 $127 to $207 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 154 $150 to $159 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 188 $157 to $230 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 243 $219 to $267 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 247 $218 to $286 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 277 $233 to $297 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 269 $214 to $297 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 189 $161 to $217 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 295 $219 to $369 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, march, april and september are cheaper to travel to Southampton. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!