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R787+ Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport

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STN — JNB
Mar 1 — Mar 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Stansted

Discover essential information about flights departing from Stansted, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Stansted airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

Cheapest airline

Ryanair

Good round-trip deal

R1 178 or less

Good one-way deal

R633 or less
On average, Ryanair currently has the cheapest one-way flight from London Stansted (avg. price of R1 143).
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Cheapest flights from Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Fri 17/47:15
STN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/522:25
JNB
-
STN
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 542
Fri 13/311:25
STN
-
JNB
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/314:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 636
Sat 28/27:40
STN
-
JNB
3 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/38:20
JNB
-
STN
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R10 825
Tue 24/38:10
STN
-
JNB
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 093
Sun 1/35:55
STN
-
JNB
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
STN
3 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R11 124
Thu 19/210:45
STN
-
JNB
3 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/220:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R11 156
Fri 3/415:00
STN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 25m
Air Algerie
Wed 15/422:25
JNB
-
STN
1 stop16h 05m
Air Algerie
Deal found 28/1R11 250
Fri 24/415:00
STN
-
DUR
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:00
DUR
-
STN
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R11 250
Thu 16/417:45
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 30/417:50
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 297
Mon 20/410:50
STN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
STN
1 stop29h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1R11 344
Mon 23/38:05
STN
-
JNB
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/314:30
JNB
-
STN
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1R11 360
Sun 19/417:45
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/518:00
JNB
-
STN
1 stop23h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R11 392

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 17/4

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

17:50-16:50

1 stop24h 00m

R11 439

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 17/2

10:45-13:05

3 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

20:30-22:15

2 stops27h 45m

R11 738

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 18/2

12:45-7:10

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

13:45-23:40

2 stops35h 55m

R11 738

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 29/4

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

R11 974

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Thu 5/2

11:30-20:10

2 stops30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

14:30-15:40

2 stops27h 10m

R12 100

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Wed 29/4

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

R12 871

LondonJohannesburg

STN - JNB

STNJNB

London Stansted

Fri 24/4

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

12:20-9:55

2 stops22h 35m

R13 028

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 15/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/5

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

R13 405

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 15/4

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

16:35-16:50

1 stop25h 15m

R13 405

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 16/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

16:35-9:55

1 stop18h 20m

R13 405

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Travel insights for flights from Stansted

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When is the best time to book a flight from London Stansted Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Stansted to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Stansted Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport (average of R8 229). Flying from London Stansted Airport in August will prove the most costly (average of R14 350). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from London Stansted Airport?

When flying from London Stansted Airport check dates and pricing for the following: Emirates. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Emirates
Emirates
From R14 268
Ryanair
Ryanair
From R1 512

What are popular destinations to fly to from London Stansted Airport?

From London Stansted Airport you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Istanbul (52 flights per day), Rome (18 flights per day) and Izmir (16 flights per day).

Izmir
Izmir
From R3 599
Rome
Rome
From R4 731
Faro
Faro
From R1 208
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 178

What is the cheapest place to fly to from London Stansted Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from London Stansted Airport is Sofia, with prices starting at R546. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Sofia
Sofia
From R546
Edinburgh Turnhouse
Edinburgh Turnhouse
From R551
Eindhoven
Eindhoven
From R633
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From R1 178

Airline reviews for flights from Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Stansted. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Stansted. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving London Stansted Airport, such as Emirates. 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Stansted. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 30 January 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from London Stansted Airport?

    The most selected flight destinations from London Stansted Airport for the current month are Dubai, Edinburgh, Dublin. While Alicante, Edinburgh, Dublin are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Stansted Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of London Stansted Airport for as low as R546 to Sofia (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R2 617 to fly from London Stansted Airport.

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

    July is currently the cheapest month to fly from London Stansted Airport. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from London Stansted Airport?

    Check out the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport to embark to:
    Travel from London to Johannesburg from R7 851 round trip
    Travel from London to Cape Town from R9 802 round trip

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