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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town from £399

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
STN — CPT
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
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Wed 8/5

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 26 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

£636

One-way from

£447
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 26% on the overall cost on flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 3% on flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £753. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £824.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Cape Town from London Stansted Airport average £799. You can even find prices in May for less than £799, as users have found deals to Cape Town from as low as £447. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Cape Town from London Stansted Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 33%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town (STN - CPT)?

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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Emirates flights from Stansted to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Stansted and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Thu 3/1014:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Tue 15/1018:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£772
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£772
Tue 1/1021:10STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Wed 16/1018:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£774
Mon 13/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 27/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£775
Mon 3/614:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 24/618:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£776
Thu 2/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Mon 6/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£777
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 13/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£787
Fri 13/914:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 23/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£795
Thu 3/1014:55STN - CPT
2 stops22h 35mEmirates
Tue 15/1013:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£796

Cheap Stansted to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Stansted to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Sun 28/408:00STN - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/518:20CPT - STN
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£740
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£772
Mon 13/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 27/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£775
Thu 2/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Mon 6/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£777
Mon 29/421:10STN - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Mon 6/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£787
Thu 9/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Tue 14/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£789
Mon 13/514:55STN - CPT
2 stops28h 00mEmirates
Mon 27/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£800
Mon 29/414:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Tue 14/515:20CPT - STN
2 stops22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£800
Tue 30/414:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Fri 3/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£804

Stansted to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Stansted and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Sun 28/408:00STN - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/518:20CPT - STN
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£740
Thu 3/1014:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Tue 15/1018:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£772
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£772
Tue 1/1021:10STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Wed 16/1018:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£774
Wed 30/1014:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Thu 28/1118:25CPT - STN
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£775
Mon 3/614:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 24/618:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£776
Mon 9/921:10STN - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Mon 23/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£777
Mon 29/421:10STN - CPT
1 stop18h 40mEmirates
Mon 6/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£787
Thu 9/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Tue 14/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£789

Stansted to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Stansted to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Thu 9/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£772
Thu 2/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Mon 6/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£777
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 13/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£787
Sat 4/521:10STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Wed 15/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£807
Wed 1/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Mon 10/618:20CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£821
Sun 5/521:10STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Wed 22/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£823
Sun 5/514:55STN - CPT
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/520:20CPT - STN
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£831
Mon 6/514:55STN - CPT
2 stops22h 35mEmirates
Sun 19/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£832
Fri 3/514:55STN - CPT
1 stop19h 40mEmirates
Sun 19/513:05CPT - STN
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/4£836

One-way flights to Cape Town from Stansted

Search for one-way flight options from Stansted to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Fri 7/611:50STN - CPT
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£399
Sun 12/507:15STN - CPT
3 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£400
Sat 1/616:45STN - CPT
3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£401
Sat 1/616:45STN - CPT
3 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£402
Thu 9/500:20STN - CPT
3 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£405
Fri 10/511:50STN - CPT
3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£406
Wed 1/516:45STN - CPT
3 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£412
Thu 9/500:20STN - CPT
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£416
Fri 10/511:50STN - CPT
3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£418

Find flights from Stansted to Cape Town within your budget

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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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Budget

£772 - £856

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Price

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 3/10

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/10

1 stop19h 35m

£772

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 1/10

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/10

1 stop19h 35m

£774

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 13/5

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/5

1 stop24h 50m

£775

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 3/6

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/6

1 stop19h 35m

£776

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 6/5

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/5

1 stop24h 50m

£787

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 12/5

3 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/5

2 stops25h 05m

£837

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sun 12/5

3 stops24h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/5

2 stops29h 45m

£838

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Mon 9/9

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/10

1 stop19h 35m

£852

London StanstedCape Town Intl

STN - CPT

STNCPT

London Stansted

Tue 1/10

2 stops22h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/10

1 stop19h 35m

£856

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When is the cheapest time to fly from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Stansted to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Stansted Airport to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Stansted to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Stansted to Cape Town is currently £407 while a return flight costs £807. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town (average of £795). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,102). 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.

January

£703

February

£736

March

£719

April

£658

May

£636

June

£667

July

£882

August

£739

September

£723

October

£765

November

£683

December

£764

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 26 April 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town for under £800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town for under £800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Emirates for just £772, but on average you can expect to pay £803.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town for under £800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than £800.

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

    Currently priced at £772, 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 12% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town?

    The most popular airlines flying from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town are British Airways, Emirates and Kenya Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does STN to CPT mean?

    STN and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. STN to CPT refers to a flight route from London Stansted Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Stansted to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Stansted to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Stansted to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Stansted to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Stansted to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Stansted to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the London Stansted Airport to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The London Stansted Airport to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/4.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Stansted to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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Kenya AirwaysCheapest£430Average£507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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