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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport from £284

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — STN
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 August 2026.

Thu 17/917:45
CPT
-
STN
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/909:05
STN
-
CPT
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8£540
Tue 15/916:35
CPT
-
STN
1 stop18h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 22/917:35
STN
-
CPT
1 stop17h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/8£566
Wed 2/919:30
CPT
-
STN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/906:30
STN
-
CPT
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8£576
Mon 21/917:45
CPT
-
STN
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1009:05
STN
-
CPT
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£577
Thu 17/918:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Wed 23/914:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/8£578
Tue 8/913:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 30m
Emirates
Tue 29/921:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/8£580
Mon 14/918:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Mon 21/914:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 2/8£581
Sun 13/916:35
CPT
-
STN
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/907:25
STN
-
CPT
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7£582
Tue 15/918:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Tue 22/921:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 1/8£583
Wed 16/918:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Wed 23/914:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 2/8£584

Find flight deals from Cape Town to Stansted

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Stansted (STN). 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 4 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£540

One-way from

£284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£690
17/9-24/9
  • 17/9-24/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Stansted 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Sun 11/10

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£628

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

18:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£630

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

14:00-09:55

2 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Thu 19/11

10:55-12:05

1 stop23h 10m

£645

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

00:55-09:55

1 stop35h 00m

London Stansted

Fri 1/1

10:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

£653

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/9

14:00-09:55

2 stops20h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

17:35-11:50

1 stop17h 15m

£668

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/10

13:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

London Stansted

Thu 5/11

14:05-16:45

1 stop24h 40m

£690

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 19/11

20:15-18:00

1 stop19h 45m

£693
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/8

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£715

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 9/9

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£772

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 30/9

14:55-18:05

1 stop26h 10m

£778

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport (average of £498). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £885). 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to London Stansted Airport flights typically cost between £612 and £690 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £540 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sept–24 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stansted. 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 Stansted. Reviews last updated 4 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,641 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,641 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,641 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Stansted. 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 from for flights from Cape Town to London Stansted?

    Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 outbound flights to London Stansted per day from 1 airline. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 9.7 mi from Cape Town’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

    Emirates and Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 21h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 45m. There are 6032 mi between Cape Town and London Stansted Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport round-trip from £559. Emirates is 13% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Stansted?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Stansted 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 Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport (average of £498). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £885). 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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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Stansted

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EmiratesCheapest£559Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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