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R6 530+ Cheap flights to Stansted

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— STN
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Flights to Stansted in 2025

Find the latest flights to Stansted in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

R9 932

One-way from

R6 530

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 315
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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8/4
  • 8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R23 042 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 498 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights to Stansted Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Stansted Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Fri 6/618:50JNB - STN
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/69:45STN - JNB
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3R11 515
Tue 14/1022:20JNB - STN
1 stop21h 25mEmirates
Wed 29/1020:15STN - JNB
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 23/3R14 098

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Locate flights to Stansted that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

18:50-21:20

2 stops27h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 15/6

9:45-21:20

2 stops34h 35m

R11 515

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

19:10-12:55

1 stop18h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 17/6

21:10-16:15

1 stop18h 05m

R14 116

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/4

8:10-15:40

2 stops32h 30m

R6 530

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:10-18:45

1 stop24h 35m

R7 404

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

19:00-19:00

2 stops25h 00m

R26 249

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight to Stansted

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London Stansted Airport

When is the best time to book a flight to Stansted?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Stansted. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Stansted may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Stansted?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Stansted takes 18 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Stansted from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Stansted?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Stansted are Emirates, Lufthansa and British Airways.

Emirates

Emirates

From R723

Lufthansa

Lufthansa

From R620

British Airways

British Airways

From R680

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Stansted?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Stansted are Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates.

Rainfall in Stansted by month

Plan your trip to Stansted by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Stansted ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Stansted when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Stansted by month

Plan your trip to Stansted by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Stansted, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stansted. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Stansted. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to Stansted

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Stansted if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Stansted on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Stansted?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Lufthansa is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Stansted.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Stansted?

    London Stansted is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Stansted. One-way flights to London Stansted typically cost R967, while return flights cost around R2 239.

  • How much is a return flight to Stansted?

    A return flight to Stansted will typically cost around R174, however they can be found for as little as R123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Stansted depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Stansted, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does London Stansted have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Stansted can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Stansted?

    Yes. London Stansted has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Warmans Barn is the closest property to London Stansted (0,0 km away from London Stansted).

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