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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport from £277

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — STN
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Mon 22/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Thu 1/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£846
Tue 23/1218:30CPT - STN
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Thu 1/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£889
Tue 23/1218:30CPT - STN
1 stop25h 25mEmirates
Wed 7/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£938
Wed 31/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Wed 7/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/12£1,018
Mon 15/1209:30CPT - STN
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1213:40STN - CPT
3 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,048
Sun 14/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Sun 11/114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 10/12£1,098
Mon 22/1218:30CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Sun 28/1214:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/12£1,104
Sat 20/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Sun 28/1214:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/12£1,106

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£530

One-way from

£277

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£807
26/1-31/1
  • 26/1-31/1
  • 6 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

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Cape Town

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Stansted

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 16/6

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£538

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

16:40-10:15

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 16/6

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£561

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

13:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

London Stansted

Tue 17/3

20:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£568

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

13:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

London Stansted

Thu 5/3

20:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£597

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Wed 28/1

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£625

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/3

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 13/4

21:10-16:50

1 stop18h 40m

£629

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:40-16:50

1 stop25h 10m

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£636

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

13:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

London Stansted

Wed 21/1

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£637

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/4

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

London Stansted

Mon 27/4

21:10-16:50

1 stop18h 40m

£649

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

18:30-12:05

1 stop19h 35m

London Stansted

Fri 20/2

14:05-14:35

2 stops22h 30m

£683

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 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.

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.

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 12 December 2025.
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
3,434 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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?

    Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 40m. 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 £562. Emirates is 18% 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.

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Top airline flying from Cape Town to Stansted

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£562Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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