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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport from £284

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — STN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Stansted

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Stansted flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£579

One-way from

£284

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£479
2/6-9/6
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • South Africa to London
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 2/613:00CPT - STN
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/606:10STN - CPT
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£579
Thu 20/310:10JNB - STN
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/308:15STN - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£589
Sun 16/318:50JNB - STN
1 stop19h 15mEmirates
Sat 22/320:15STN - JNB
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£603
Tue 4/313:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 05mEmirates
Tue 11/320:15STN - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£608
Tue 6/518:40DUR - STN
1 stop25h 05mEmirates
Tue 13/514:55STN - DUR
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£625
Mon 5/512:05DUR - STN
3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/506:10STN - DUR
3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£627

Find flights from South Africa to Stansted within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Stansted that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Stansted

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-23:10

2 stops35h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 9/6

06:10-09:30

2 stops26h 20m

£579

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/3

10:10-15:10

2 stops31h 00m

London Stansted

Thu 27/3

08:15-10:25

2 stops24h 10m

£589

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

18:50-12:05

1 stop19h 15m

London Stansted

Sat 22/3

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

£603

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 10/3

20:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£608

DurbanLondon

DUR - STN

DURSTN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/5

18:40-18:45

1 stop25h 05m

London Stansted

Tue 13/5

14:55-16:35

1 stop24h 40m

£625

DurbanLondon

DUR - STN

DURSTN

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/5

12:05-17:40

3 stops30h 35m

London Stansted

Mon 12/5

06:10-20:25

3 stops37h 15m

£627

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

20:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

£284

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

00:30-00:10

2 stops25h 40m

£312

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

22:20-17:45

1 stop21h 25m

£318

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

18:25-17:45

1 stop25h 20m

£319

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Stansted

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Stansted

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £106). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to STN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Stansted. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport, 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to London Stansted Airport are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted, Cape Town Intl - London Stansted and Durban King Shaka Intl - London Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Stansted flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Stansted?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Stansted by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £106). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from South Africa to Stansted

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£308Average£714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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