£58+ Cheap flights to Southend

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SEN
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southend in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southend Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southend Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Sat 7/321:20
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:40
SEN
-
MAN
2 stops9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£170
Sat 28/212:50
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop6h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/307:10
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£193
Tue 24/312:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/306:30
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£201
Sun 8/210:00
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop9h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/213:00
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£218
Fri 4/913:25
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop6h 10m
easyJet
Mon 7/912:45
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop5h 15m
easyJet
Deal found 4/2£219
Mon 16/216:40
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/206:50
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£225
Fri 27/317:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop17h 05m
easyJet
Mon 30/312:45
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 40m
easyJet
Deal found 7/2£228
Wed 24/614:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Mon 20/712:45
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop5h 15m
easyJet
Deal found 7/2£236
Fri 27/320:00
MAN
-
SEN
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/320:05
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£238
Thu 5/312:05
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Thu 12/314:35
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop7h 25m
easyJet
Deal found 5/2£245
Sun 22/306:15
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop4h 50m
easyJet
Mon 23/312:20
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop3h 40m
easyJet
Deal found 5/2£253

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Find the latest flights to Southend 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 7 February 2026.

Return from

£67

One-way from

£58

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£98
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 25/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 7h 55m total
  • Manchester to London
25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 30m total
  • Manchester to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 10/3

18:30-10:00

1 stop15h 30m

London Southend

Tue 17/3

20:20-11:50

1 stop15h 30m

£129

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Sat 7/3

21:20-12:15

1 stop14h 55m

London Southend

Sat 14/3

10:40-20:25

2 stops9h 45m

£170

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Sat 28/2

12:50-19:20

1 stop6h 30m

London Southend

Sun 1/3

07:10-12:05

1 stop4h 55m

£193

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 24/3

12:30-19:45

1 stop7h 15m

London Southend

Tue 31/3

06:30-20:50

1 stop14h 20m

£201

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Fri 27/3

17:30-10:35

1 stop17h 05m

London Southend

Mon 30/3

12:45-17:25

1 stop4h 40m

£228

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Wed 1/4

14:30-19:40

1 stop5h 10m

London Southend

Wed 29/4

16:50-22:00

1 stop5h 10m

£236

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Fri 27/3

20:00-12:15

2 stops16h 15m

London Southend

Mon 30/3

20:05-09:20

1 stop13h 15m

£238

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Thu 5/3

12:05-17:15

1 stop5h 10m

London Southend

Thu 12/3

14:35-22:00

1 stop7h 25m

£245

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Sun 22/3

06:15-11:05

1 stop4h 50m

London Southend

Mon 23/3

12:20-16:00

1 stop3h 40m

£253

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Mon 9/3

07:00-14:50

1 stop7h 50m

London Southend

Mon 16/3

12:20-22:20

1 stop10h 00m

£255

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Everything you need to know about your flight to London Southend Airport

Rainfall in Southend by month

Plan your trip to Southend by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southend ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Southend when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Southend by month

Plan your trip to Southend by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southend, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

How long is the flight to Southend?

On average, a flight from Manchester to Southend takes 4 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Southend from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

FAQs about flying to Southend

Getting around London Southend

The town centre and the beaches with their attractions are all close together and easy to explore by foot, especially if use is made of the cliff lifts. There is a good local bus network and both trains and coaches run between the town centre and London. The tourist information office has leaflets about local attractions, suggested walks and cycle routes.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The closest airport to the town that serves flights to Southend is Southend International (SEN). The airport has a railway station which is on the Shenfield to Southend line, giving a quick and direct way into the town. There are also local buses and taxis at the airport. The major car hire operators all have desks in the arrivals hall.

London Southend airport overview

Many travellers were surprised when easyJet announced that it would start flying from London Southend Airport. From April 2012 (in time for the Olympic Games) the low-cost airline will operate 70 flights per week on ten scheduled routes to popular holiday and business destinations including Barcelona, Faro, Ibiza, Edinburgh and Belfast. EasyJet’s routes will add to the airport’s current offering of flights to Galway and Waterford with Aer Arann and summer flights to Jersey with Flybe.

Southend Airport is owned by the Stobart Group, which has invested heavily in the air field, constructing a new control tower and train station. Plans for a new terminal and hotel are well underway.

Southend’s USPs are reduced flight times, a speedy terminal experience (15 minutes from plane to train is the goal) and regular trains into London (eight per hour). Journey times to the city are about 50 minutes, roughly the same as the Stansted Airport-Liverpool Street journey.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Southend 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 Southend on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Southend?

    London Southend is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Southend. One-way flights to London Southend typically cost £11, while return flights cost around £20.

  • How much is a return flight to Southend?

    A return flight to Southend will typically cost around £95, however they can be found for as little as £20.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southend depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southend, Carlisle Lake District offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 25 minutes).

  • Does London Southend have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at London Southend can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to London Southend?

    Yes. London Southend has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. The Landings @ 83 is the closest property to London Southend (0.0 mi away from London Southend).

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