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£48+ 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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— STN
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Return from

£88

One-way from

£48

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£98
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 5/9-8/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Manchester to London
1/5
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Manchester to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£1 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 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 18 April 2025.

Fri 16/523:15MAN - STN
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/508:15STN - MAN
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£95
Tue 27/519:05MAN - STN
1 stop15h 20mRyanair
Mon 16/606:45STN - MAN
1 stop7h 35mRyanair
Deal found 17/4£97
Tue 29/406:05MAN - STN
1 stop5h 50measyJet
Wed 30/412:00STN - MAN
1 stop10h 45measyJet
Deal found 17/4£176
Fri 18/411:55MAN - STN
1 stop10h 25mPegasus Airlines
Sun 20/400:20STN - MAN
1 stop12h 30mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 17/4£1,399

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Fri 16/5

23:15-19:50

1 stop20h 35m

London Stansted

Sun 18/5

08:15-08:40

1 stop24h 25m

£95

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Tue 27/5

19:05-10:25

1 stop15h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 16/6

06:45-14:20

1 stop7h 35m

£97

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Tue 29/4

06:05-11:55

1 stop5h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 30/4

12:00-22:45

1 stop10h 45m

£176

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Thu 1/5

13:10-22:20

1 stop9h 10m

£48

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Thu 15/5

08:50-16:20

1 stop7h 30m

£49

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Thu 8/5

14:20-21:20

1 stop7h 00m

£57

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Fri 9/5

06:15-11:40

2 stops5h 25m

£144

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/4

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

How long is the flight to Stansted?

On average, a flight from Manchester to Stansted takes 4 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Stansted from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Stansted?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manchester to Stansted are British Airways and easyJet.

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 inches 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 18 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown easyJet, Ryanair and Ryanair to London to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly
Ryanair
6.2
Okay

Comfort

6.7

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.6

Food

5.9

Entertainment

5.5

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Robert,Jan 2025

LCA - LGW

Food to be reasonably priced and water is a necessity not a luxury and should be priced accordingly

FAQs about flying to Stansted

Stansted Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking to find cheap flights to London. It is home for low-cost carrier Ryanair, which serves more than 100 destinations from the airport.

The most popular flights out of Stansted Airport are to European holiday destinations such as Dublin, Alicante, Malaga, Rome, Faro and Palma de Mallorca. However, you can also access some interesting, more out-of-the-way places from Stansted – so get creative next time you’re planning a break.

A highly functional, efficient airport – enjoyed as much by business passengers as those travelling with families in tow – Stansted Airport is a lovely gateway to the United Kingdom’s most important city. Last year, the airport handled nearly 19 million passengers. Expect that figure to rise, as hordes of tourists descend on London for the 2012 Olympic Games.

  • 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, Ryanair 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 £11, while return flights cost around £11.

  • How much is a return flight to Stansted?

    A return flight to Stansted will typically cost around £113, however they can be found for as little as £15.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Stansted depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Stansted, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 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 mi away from London Stansted).

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