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Cheapest return flight
R11 453
Typical prices: R7 890-R14 035
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Sat 6/10Sat 13/10
JNB - STN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 670
Typical prices: R6 569-R9 938
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Sun 30/9
CPT - STN • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Cheapest • 9% average savings
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 37% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights to Stansted

 
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Recent return flight deals to Stansted

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13
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16:40 - 12:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
20h 45m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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13:55 - 14:40STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 45m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R11 453Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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17:40 - 16:25CPT  Cape Town Intl-STN London Stansted
23h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Václav Havel Prague
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6:05 - 8:25STN  London Stansted-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 20m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Frankfurt am Main
R11 501Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 8:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
14h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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16:25 - 9:50STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
16h 25m1 stop Madrid Barajas
R11 613Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:00STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R11 917Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:00STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R11 917Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:00STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m1 stop Istanbul
R11 933Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 8
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
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14:05 - 10:25STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
18h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
R12 061Emirates
Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Mar 6
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10:25 - 12:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
27h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
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14:05 - 20:35STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
R12 110Emirates
Mon, Sep 21 - Fri, Sep 25
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20:00 - 14:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
19h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
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16:00 - 8:50STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
15h 50m2 stops Algiers Houari Boumediene Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R17 588Air Algerie
Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20
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20:00 - 14:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-STN London Stansted
19h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
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16:00 - 10:30STN  London Stansted-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 30m1 stop Algiers Houari Boumediene
R40 317Air Algerie
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Price, demand, and travel trends for South Africa to London Stansted Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to London Stansted Airport?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Stansted Airport is the cheapest route at R11 453 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to London Stansted Airport?

A return flight to London Stansted Airport costs R11 717 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R13 123, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R14 283.

What is the cheapest day to fly to London Stansted Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to London Stansted Airport at R10 492 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at R14 224.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Stansted Airport?

  • May is the cheapest month to fly to London Stansted Airport with an average price of R8 169 return.
  • October (R14 096) and July (R13 888) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport?

Night flights to London Stansted Airport are the cheapest at R7 817 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R13 759.

When are flights to London Stansted Airport the cheapest?

Flights to London Stansted Airport are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 37% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to London Stansted Airport

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 670
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% lower on average.
Flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport

When to book flights to Stansted

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Stansted based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to London Stansted Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at London Stansted Airport?

    Turkish Airlines operates the most flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport at 0 per week, while Emirates is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve London and the surrounding area?

    Flights to London can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Nearby alternatives within 80,5 km of London include London City (LCY). This airport is not in London itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How long are direct flights to London Stansted Airport from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to London Stansted Airport varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Cape Town: 11h 40m
    • from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport: 11h 10m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to London Stansted Airport?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to London Stansted Airport are from:
    • Johannesburg, from R11 453 return

  • How do I know if a flight to London Stansted Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to London Stansted Airport is around R7 890 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to London Stansted Airport?

    Last-minute fares to London Stansted Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the average return fare of R11 717. Booking late can sometimes save money, but availability is limited.

Your guide to booking London Stansted Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to London Stansted Airport, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 37% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to London Stansted Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around R7 890 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to London Stansted Airport in May. Return fares historically average R8 169 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to R5 943 per return. Evening flights to London Stansted Airport average R7 817 compared to R13 759 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Once you arrive in London Stansted Airport, a few great places to start are Central London, Paddington Station, and King's Cross Railway Station. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Stansted

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Stansted? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3657 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,4Crew
8,2Entertainment
8,0Comfort
Airline reviews

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
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Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

My baby was with me it was really good experience with emirates

Fantastic as ever. Great staff super catering and excellent service.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

Hospitality is good. Should improve on buggage handling because l lost a suitcase. Layover in Dubai was too long , 6 hours

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

You can improve in many ways First the crew in general is good, but needs to work with passion to their works not like robots Second, collecting the ear headphones long time before landing is strange The crew should deal with the passengers with respect and descent way not like giving orders

Feral children not being controlled by Turkish parents should be addressed by crew rather than allowing them to disrupt the passengers around them. The flight is a paid service and poor behaviour should be addressed.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

I had issue with my boarding pass. When I arrived in London Gatwick Airport. My e-ticket wasn't scanning and had to do a lot of back and forth with Air Transit I order to board my flight, which I almost missed as a result of this.

The food and drinks were below the normal standard we expect from Turkish Airlines. On a 4 hour flight we received 1 drinks service and 1 food service, the latter was a cheese omlete, which is well below what we have received in the past, such a shame we always recommend this airline..

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Not sure how they are rated best airline in Europe. If they are the best; then I worry about the overall airline standards of European airlines. Seats were very uncomfortable and almost closer to budget airlines in terms of comfort. A sore bottom after a long haul flight ruins your holiday at the start. Check in process was okay. Staff/crew was good - interactions ranged from pleasant to borderline rude (depending on the particular individual).

Check-in was a mess, transfer flights were sepersted so no one could sit with their company. Some tickets were closed to online check-in without notice hand luggage allowances were not checked so oberhead bins were already full halfway through boarding.

The flight was delayed by 1.5 hours without much explanation and they ran out of complimentary bag for inflight comfort. Would like to know if i can can get compensation

You can understand why Turkish Airlines are rated so highly; the whole experience was really good indeed. Aircraft itself was spacious, comfortable, and very well appointed. The crew were great, friendly and helpful. All round a great service and good value. Istanbul airport is also a remarkable place. Highly recommended.

At the Check-in desk in Constantine, I put my luggage on the belt. It wasn’t very full. The Air Algerie agent said that my luggage was too heavy, and so I had to pay money. I asked how heavy it was, and he said 20 kg. I doubt just clothes would be that heavy. So I asked how much money I had to pay. He said 12000 Dinars, which is about $150 dollars (i.e., about 150 Euros). I started objecting, saying I don’t have that much Dinars, mostly because one can’t exchange dollars or Euros for Dinars. No one would get on a flight to Paris with 150 Euros worth of Dinars. Worthless. Also, I told him the flight itself didn’t cost as much as $150, so this charge was way too high. But, the Check-in person insisted that they would no take my luggage weighing that much (20 kg). So I asked what weight it must be. He hesitated, looked upward for a few seconds, and said 10 kg. So I stepped a few feet away and transferred clothes from my luggage to my backpack, leaving my luggage feeling 1/2 the original weight - - - hopefully now only 10 kg. I went up to the Check-in desk again. The Check-in guy put my bag on the scale, and said, “You still must pay 12000 Dinars.”. I asked why, and he said my ticket did not include any luggage at all. I objected immediately, saying that I had a round-trip ticket and that Air Algerie carried my luggage from Paris to here in Constantine. Therefore my ticket must actually have included luggage going both ways, round trip. But he continued to say that, no, my ticket didn’t include luggage, and that I must pay 12000 Dinars. At that point another Air Algerie agent walked up behind me, asking what was going on. When I told him, he said, “Come with me.” He took me 30 feet away, behind a pillar. He asked how much money I had. I said $40 US dollars and 20 Euros. He looked one way and then the other way. He said, “Give me the $40 and I’ll see what I can do.” A couple minutes later he said it was all fine, and they would take my luggage. So I went back to the Check-in counter, and they took my luggage, saying, “Don’t worry, it’s all fine. Everything is fine.”

Always late , never on time people rushing to catch their connection flight , the only punctuality of air algerie is for sure they delay the flight

Air algerie flights always the same Late or canceled with poor service So , not a surprise The flight yesterday full and late with poor service as usual

3hours deleyed, absolutely horrible day.,horrible company.,bad service.,they should check the flight if it safe before letting the passengers in .. it was a technical problem ( very hot temperatures inside the flight) we had to come back and change the flight.never again with this company

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