How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?

Departing from London Stansted Airport to South Africa will take you 17h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5648 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?

Most travelers choose London Stansted - Cape Town Intl, London Stansted - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Stansted - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to South Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Air Algerie are the most popular airlines when flying from London Stansted Airport to South Africa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STN to ZA?

When flying from London Stansted Airport to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Stansted to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Stansted to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£480
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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£570

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London to South Africa

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London to South Africa

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LondonDurban

STN London Stansted - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

STNDUR

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

17:55-21:00

3 stops49h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

LondonDurban

STN London Stansted - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

STNDUR

London Stansted

Mon 23/11

11:55-11:35

3 stops45h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

LondonDurban

STN London Stansted - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

STNDUR

London Stansted

Wed 2/12

08:05-10:40

3 stops48h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£368

LondonCape Town

STN London Stansted - CPT Cape Town Intl

STNCPT

London Stansted

Sat 26/9

16:15-06:20

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

LondonCape Town

STN London Stansted - CPT Cape Town Intl

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 21/1

14:00-10:35

2 stops18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£402

LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 4/10

07:25-07:45

2 stops23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£416

LondonCape Town

STN London Stansted - CPT Cape Town Intl

STNCPT

London Stansted

Thu 14/1

16:55-17:25

2 stops22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£420

LondonPort Elizabeth

STN London Stansted - PLZ Port Elizabeth

STNPLZ

London Stansted

Mon 21/9

05:55-14:50

2 stops31h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£496

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LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Sun 29/11

17:20-11:00

1 stop15h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£497

LondonJohannesburg

STN London Stansted - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

STNJNB

London Stansted

Tue 20/10

16:00-10:30

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

20:40-12:30

1 stop17h 50m

£508

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa (average of £550). Flying from London Stansted Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £979). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to South Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEthiopian Air from London Stansted Airport to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,473 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Air Algerie

6.5

Okay

37 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,657 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?
Departing from London Stansted Airport to South Africa will take you 17h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5648 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to South Africa?
Most travelers choose London Stansted - Cape Town Intl, London Stansted - Johannesburg OR Tambo or London Stansted - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from London Stansted Airport to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Stansted to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to South Africa (average of £550). Flying from London Stansted Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £979). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£282	Average£578	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Algerie	Cheapest£371	Average£383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search Air Algerie flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest£493	Average£935	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	Cheapest£634	Average£773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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