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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town from £391

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — CPT
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£391

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£1,164
24/9-30/9
  • 24/9-30/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • London to Cape Town
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 40m total
  • London to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 15 August 2025.

Wed 24/921:05STN - CPT
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/913:10CPT - STN
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£582
Wed 10/922:00STN - CPT
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/923:15CPT - STN
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£612
Sat 13/909:25STN - CPT
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/914:35CPT - STN
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£639
Wed 24/906:00STN - CPT
3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£654
Mon 1/1221:45STN - CPT
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/318:30CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£656
Wed 29/1008:05STN - CPT
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1115:20CPT - STN
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£659
Tue 9/907:05STN - CPT
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/918:25CPT - STN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£659
Thu 11/907:05STN - CPT
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£662
Sun 28/907:25STN - CPT
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1018:25CPT - STN
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£663
Thu 11/907:05STN - CPT
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£664
Mon 29/906:10STN - CPT
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1013:05CPT - STN
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£665

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LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 24/9

21:05-08:15

2 stops34h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:10-20:35

3 stops32h 25m

£582

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sat 13/9

09:25-13:00

2 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-11:00

2 stops21h 25m

£639

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Wed 24/9

06:00-14:35

3 stops31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

£654

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 29/9

06:10-13:00

3 stops29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/10

13:05-18:45

1 stop30h 40m

£665

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 3/11

06:00-10:45

2 stops26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

19:50-15:15

2 stops21h 25m

£667

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 25/9

07:05-13:45

3 stops29h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/10

13:05-18:45

1 stop30h 40m

£685

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 28/9

12:10-13:45

2 stops24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/10

15:25-08:55

2 stops18h 30m

£693

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 13/10

12:20-13:00

3 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/10

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

£695

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sat 4/10

11:15-13:00

2 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

£698

LondonCape Town

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 6/11

08:05-13:45

2 stops27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

13:40-18:00

1 stop30h 20m

£702

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £831). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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 STN to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Stansted to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £819.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 50m.

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 15 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates 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
3,315 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £716, Emirates will fly you from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town and back. In addition to Emirates, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Emirates is currently priced 18% 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 £831). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,310). 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 Stansted to Cape Town

Discover the top airline 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£716Average£820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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