Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Stansted?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Stansted . At this moment in time December 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.

Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from London Stansted?

Returning to South Africa from London Stansted COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from London Stansted must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from London Stansted are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 2

Can I fly to London Stansted from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to London Stansted

Most visitors from South Africa will not be allowed to enter London Stansted.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to London Stansted.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering London Stansted.

Documents
Mandatory passenger locator form - Submit the form any time in the 48 hours before arriving in the UK. Show the form when checking in your plane, train or ferry to the UK.

Managed quarantine package for Scotland - All travelers arriving directly to Scotland are required to book their Managed Quarantine Package prior to travel.

COVID-19 testing package - All travelers must book and pay for a COVID-19 Testing Package prior to travel to England and Scotland.

Question 3

What is the cheapest month to fly to Stansted?

Accepted Answer

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Stansted. At this moment in time December 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.

Question 4

Can I fly back to South Africa from London Stansted?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from London Stansted

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London Stansted must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London Stansted are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest in	March	Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average price	R11 115	Average for return flights in December 2021
Return from	R6 256	From Johannesburg to London
One-way from	R5 844	One-way flight from Johannesburg to London Stansted (STN)

ZA1 - LON	Price	R8 926 - R15 720
LON	Temperature	4 - 17 °C
LON	Precipitation	40 - 70 mm

Cheap flights to Stansted

Flights to Stansted in 2021

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