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£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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SEN
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southend in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

£63

One-way from

£58

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£97
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 27/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 00m total
  • Manchester to London
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 25m total
  • Manchester to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 January 2026.

Tue 17/310:00
MAN
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SEN
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/320:20
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£130
Tue 24/210:25
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop12h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/207:15
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£179
Thu 15/111:25
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/113:00
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£181
Wed 15/414:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Thu 16/413:55
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop7h 55m
easyJet
Deal found 14/1£198
Wed 1/414:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Wed 15/416:50
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 14/1£201
Thu 4/612:15
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop4h 25m
easyJet
Thu 11/613:55
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop7h 55m
easyJet
Deal found 14/1£207
Thu 5/212:05
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Thu 12/214:35
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop7h 25m
easyJet
Deal found 15/1£207
Thu 15/111:25
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/107:15
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop5h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£208
Mon 20/415:15
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop4h 20m
easyJet
Thu 23/413:55
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop6h 55m
easyJet
Deal found 15/1£218
Fri 10/414:30
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop5h 05m
easyJet
Wed 15/416:50
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop5h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 14/1£224
Thu 30/412:15
MAN
-
SEN
1 stop4h 25m
easyJet
Sun 3/516:55
SEN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 30m
easyJet
Deal found 14/1£225

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Price

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 17/3

10:00-22:35

1 stop12h 35m

London Southend

Tue 24/3

20:20-11:50

1 stop15h 30m

£130

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Tue 24/2

10:25-22:25

1 stop12h 00m

London Southend

Thu 26/2

07:15-17:40

1 stop10h 25m

£179

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Wed 15/4

14:30-19:40

1 stop5h 10m

London Southend

Thu 16/4

13:55-21:50

1 stop7h 55m

£198

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Wed 1/4

14:30-19:40

1 stop5h 10m

London Southend

Wed 15/4

16:50-22:00

1 stop5h 10m

£201

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Thu 4/6

12:15-16:40

1 stop4h 25m

London Southend

Thu 11/6

13:55-21:50

1 stop7h 55m

£207

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Thu 5/2

12:05-17:15

1 stop5h 10m

London Southend

Thu 12/2

14:35-22:00

1 stop7h 25m

£207

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Fri 10/4

14:30-19:35

1 stop5h 05m

London Southend

Wed 15/4

16:50-22:00

1 stop5h 10m

£224

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Thu 30/4

12:15-16:40

1 stop4h 25m

London Southend

Sun 3/5

16:55-21:25

1 stop4h 30m

£225

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Thu 4/6

12:15-16:40

1 stop4h 25m

London Southend

Sun 14/6

16:55-21:25

1 stop4h 30m

£228

ManchesterLondon

MAN - SEN

MANSEN

Manchester

Fri 10/4

14:30-19:35

1 stop5h 05m

London Southend

Mon 13/4

16:55-21:50

1 stop4h 55m

£230

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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 25 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 £12, while return flights cost around £17.

  • How much is a return flight to Southend?

    A return flight to Southend will typically cost around £31, however they can be found for as little as £17.

  • 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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Romford
Folkestone
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