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£35+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— STN
18 Mar — 25 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Stansted in 2026

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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 16 February 2026.

Sat 28/205:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop15h 40m
Ryanair
Sun 1/305:55
STN
-
MAN
1 stop26h 20m
Ryanair
Deal found 13/2£73
Thu 26/215:50
MAN
-
STN
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/308:30
STN
-
MAN
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£75
Mon 9/320:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Mon 23/307:50
STN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 15/2£75
Sat 14/319:30
MAN
-
STN
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Sat 21/322:10
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
Ryanair
Deal found 12/2£76
Wed 4/307:25
MAN
-
STN
1 stop12h 25m
Ryanair
Fri 6/314:15
STN
-
MAN
1 stop6h 55m
Ryanair
Deal found 16/2£78
Tue 31/307:30
MAN
-
STN
1 stop5h 20m
Ryanair
Tue 31/317:30
STN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 50m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£78
Wed 25/207:25
MAN
-
STN
1 stop9h 50m
Ryanair
Thu 26/206:30
STN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 35m
Ryanair
Deal found 13/2£79
Mon 2/320:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Fri 6/321:45
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 05m
Ryanair
Deal found 15/2£81
Mon 2/320:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Tue 3/314:45
STN
-
MAN
1 stop7h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 16/2£81
Thu 26/215:50
MAN
-
STN
1 stop7h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/222:10
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£82
Sat 2/518:30
MAN
-
STN
1 stop12h 10m
Ryanair
Sun 3/509:25
STN
-
MAN
1 stop9h 50m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£83
Fri 20/311:40
MAN
-
STN
1 stop5h 20m
Ryanair
Mon 23/307:50
STN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 15m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£83

Find flight deals to Stansted Airport

Find the latest flights to Stansted in 2026, 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 16 February 2026.

Return from

£67

One-way from

£35

Popular in

August

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Average price

£105
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 10/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 35m total
  • Manchester to London
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Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 25m total
  • Manchester to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Mon 16/3

08:40-23:45

1 stop15h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 23/3

07:50-12:05

1 stop4h 15m

£73

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Sat 28/2

05:45-21:25

1 stop15h 40m

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

05:55-08:15

1 stop26h 20m

£73

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Tue 10/3

13:45-22:40

1 stop8h 55m

London Stansted

Wed 11/3

06:25-12:10

1 stop5h 45m

£75

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Mon 9/3

20:45-08:15

1 stop11h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 23/3

07:50-12:05

1 stop4h 15m

£75

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Sat 14/3

19:30-07:00

1 stop11h 30m

London Stansted

Sat 21/3

22:10-08:35

1 stop10h 25m

£76

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Fri 20/3

11:40-17:00

1 stop5h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 24/3

07:55-15:20

1 stop7h 25m

£79

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Tue 17/3

10:20-20:10

1 stop9h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 24/3

07:55-15:20

1 stop7h 25m

£79

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Wed 4/3

12:25-19:40

1 stop7h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 11/3

07:50-11:45

1 stop3h 55m

£81

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Sat 7/3

19:30-07:00

1 stop11h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 9/3

18:45-23:55

1 stop5h 10m

£81

ManchesterLondon

MAN - STN

MANSTN

Manchester

Thu 12/3

08:40-13:20

1 stop4h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 19/3

18:15-23:15

1 stop5h 00m

£81

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Stansted?

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

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 16 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with easyJet and British Airways to the United Kingdom have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,873 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,873 reviews
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,873 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,751 reviews
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,873 reviews
Check prices

Food

5.9

Boarding

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.9

Crew

7.6

Entertainment

5.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

muhon,Oct 2025

MAN - GVA

Service and quality and the price is great .definitely recomondable .

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 £13, while return flights cost around £13.

  • How much is a return flight to Stansted?

    A return flight to Stansted will typically cost around £54, however they can be found for as little as £13.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Stansted depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Stansted, Glasgow 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 House Hotel is the closest property to London Stansted (0.0 mi away from London Stansted).

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