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£41+ Cheap flights to Southend

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22 Oct — 29 Oct1
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Flights to Southend in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southend Airport

Mon 7/1206:30 -
1 stop4h 15m
Fri 11/1210:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 17/9£104
Tue 6/1019:40 -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 20/1006:30 -
1 stop6h 10m
Deal found 19/9£108
Mon 2/1106:30 -
1 stop4h 15m
Mon 9/1112:20 -
1 stop4h 35m
Deal found 17/9£132
Fri 6/1117:20 -
1 stop4h 40m
Fri 13/1110:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 21/9£138
Tue 20/1019:40 -
1 stop12h 15m
Tue 27/1015:30 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 22/9£141
Wed 30/1214:50 -
1 stop4h 30m
Fri 1/110:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 18/9£152
Fri 4/1217:20 -
1 stop4h 40m
Fri 11/1210:30 -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 19/9£154
Sat 17/1011:15 -
1 stop11h 35m
Mon 19/1020:05 -
1 stop13h 15m
Deal found 21/9£161
Fri 25/919:25 -
1 stop13h 15m
Fri 2/1013:30 -
1 stop12h 15m
Deal found 19/9£176
Tue 20/1013:25 -
1 stop18h 30m
Fri 23/1020:40 -
1 stop12h 10m
Deal found 20/9£187
Fri 9/1006:15 -
1 stop6h 00m
Sun 11/1017:30 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 18/9£194

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Return from

£65

One-way from

£41

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£130
Ryanair
  • Ryanair
  • 7/10-8/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Manchester to London
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easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Manchester to London
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MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Mon 2/11

06:30-10:45

1 stop4h 15m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£41

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Sun 20/12

15:40-10:45

1 stop19h 05m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£68

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Wed 2/12

15:45-23:05

1 stop7h 20m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£69

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Mon 5/10

18:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£70

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 29/9

19:40-07:55

1 stop12h 15m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£72

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Sun 11/10

19:10-07:20

1 stop12h 10m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£73

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 13/10

19:40-07:55

1 stop12h 15m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£74

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Fri 2/10

19:25-08:40

1 stop13h 15m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£75

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Sun 11/10

18:55-07:20

1 stop12h 25m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£75

ManchesterLondon

MAN Manchester - SEN London Southend

MANSEN

Manchester

Mon 28/9

18:10-11:20

1 stop17h 10m

London Southend

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£76

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

Rainfall in Southend 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

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 15 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 £30, while return flights cost around £28.

  • How much is a return flight to Southend?

    A return flight to Southend will typically cost around £41, however they can be found for as little as £28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Southend depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Southend, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 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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