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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town from £301

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — CPT
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Stansted to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Sun 14/617:35
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/716:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3£554
Sat 13/610:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3£555
Mon 22/610:50
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/716:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3£556
Fri 29/517:35
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3£560
Tue 1/917:35
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 1/1016:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3£565
Tue 15/906:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop27h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 30/916:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3£570
Fri 1/506:50
STN
-
CPT
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/513:50
CPT
-
STN
3 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£572
Tue 2/617:35
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/616:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/3£576
Sat 2/517:45
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/816:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3£578

Find flight deals from Stansted to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£301

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£1,250
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/6-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • London to Cape Town
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3/6
  • 3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£21 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted to Cape Town 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 18 March 2026.
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Price

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LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 6/5

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£705

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 5/5

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/8

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

£725

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 5/5

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

£743

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 3/5

06:55-11:50

1 stop27h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

£790

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

£842

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 6/4

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/5

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

£842

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 8/4

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/4

13:15-18:45

1 stop30h 30m

£845

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

14:55-16:40

1 stop24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 24/6

09:00-12:55

2 stops28h 55m

£857

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sat 16/5

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

£869

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

£875

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/3

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Best time to book a flight from Stansted to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town (average of £286). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 18 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Turkish Airlines from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,258 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,543 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Stansted to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Stansted?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from London Stansted. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from London Stansted per day from 2 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town can take about 17h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £705. Airlines will cover a distance of 6032 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £286, Turkish Airlines will fly you from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as £693. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted to Cape Town 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 London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town (average of £286). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,074). 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 2 airlines flying from Stansted to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Stansted to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£286Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£693Average£839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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