What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £520.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 45m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Cape Town to London delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Cape Town and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 20m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 23h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Stansted Airport, 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).

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

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

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.

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.

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Q: 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 £580 and £650 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £574 on Emirates (10 Sept–25 Sept).

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Thu 10/920:00

CPT

STN

1 stop23h 45m

Emirates

Fri 25/914:55

STN

CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 18/7£574

Thu 17/918:25

CPT

STN

1 stop19h 30m

Emirates

Thu 24/921:05

STN

CPT

1 stop20h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 15/7£576

Wed 16/918:25

CPT

STN

1 stop19h 30m

Emirates

Wed 23/914:55

STN

CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 14/7£577

Sun 2/818:25

CPT

STN

1 stop19h 30m

Emirates

Tue 29/921:05

STN

CPT

1 stop20h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 14/7£580

Mon 3/813:15

CPT

STN

1 stop24h 40m

Emirates

Tue 29/914:55

STN

CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 15/7£580

Wed 29/716:35

CPT

STN

1 stop30h 35m

Turkish Airlines

Wed 12/806:55

STN

CPT

1 stop27h 55m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 15/7£581

Tue 21/716:35

CPT

STN

1 stop18h 20m

Turkish Airlines

Thu 20/817:35

STN

CPT

1 stop17h 15m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 16/7£582

Sun 2/820:00

CPT

STN

1 stop23h 45m

Emirates

Thu 27/814:55

STN

CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 18/7£583

Fri 7/820:00

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STN

1 stop23h 45m

Emirates

Tue 29/914:55

STN

CPT

1 stop19h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 16/7£584

Sat 5/920:00

CPT

STN

1 stop23h 45m

Emirates

Fri 18/921:05

STN

CPT

1 stop20h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 15/7£585

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Round-trip from	£574
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Average price	£628

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Sat 26/9

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21:05-18:05

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Thu 17/9

18:25-12:55

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/8

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

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17:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

£650

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 24/8

10:50-11:50

1 stop24h 00m

£656

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Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

14:00-09:55

2 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Mon 25/1

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1 stop34h 05m

£656

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CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/9

20:00-18:45

1 stop23h 45m

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

14:55-11:30

1 stop19h 35m

£690

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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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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?
Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 23h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 20m. 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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Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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