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

Emirates can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6032 mi between Cape Town and London Stansted Airport.

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 £588. Emirates is 10% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to London Stansted Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

It’s optimal to fly from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £693.

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Round-trip from	£554
One-way from	£277
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	August
Average price	£642

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42h 55m total
Cape Town to London

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Wed 5/1113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sun 8/220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£554

Thu 30/1013:50CPT - STN

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1118:05STN - CPT

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£570

Fri 7/1114:35CPT - STN

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1111:05STN - CPT

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£574

Fri 7/1113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Fri 14/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£601

Tue 7/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Sun 26/1020:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£604

Fri 21/1113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Mon 1/1220:15STN - CPT

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£606

Mon 13/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Mon 17/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£609

Sun 7/1218:30CPT - STN

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Fri 30/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£612

Mon 1/1213:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sat 28/220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£615

Thu 20/1113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Tue 2/1214:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£621

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Fri 7/1114:35CPT - STN

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1111:05STN - CPT

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£574

Mon 9/213:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sun 22/214:05STN - CPT

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/9£588

Fri 7/1113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Fri 14/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£601

Tue 14/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Mon 17/1114:05STN - CPT

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£609

Fri 6/213:40CPT - STN

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Tue 10/220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£609

Sat 24/113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sun 1/220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£609

Sun 25/113:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sun 1/214:05STN - CPT

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/9£610

Wed 15/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Thu 13/1114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£625

Sun 15/318:30CPT - STN

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Mon 6/414:55STN - CPT

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£638

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Tue 7/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Sun 26/1020:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£604

Mon 13/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Mon 17/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£609

Mon 13/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Thu 13/1114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£627

Tue 14/1013:50CPT - STN

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1014:20STN - CPT

2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£596

Tue 14/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Thu 13/1114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£625

Mon 27/1019:00CPT - STN

2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1106:30STN - CPT

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£636

Mon 27/1013:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Sun 9/1120:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 14/9£638

Wed 29/1013:40CPT - STN

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1108:05STN - CPT

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£631

Thu 30/1013:50CPT - STN

2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1118:05STN - CPT

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£570

One-way flights from Cape Town to Stansted
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Sun 1/313:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£277

Thu 25/913:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£278

Wed 24/913:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£279

Sun 16/1100:30CPT - STN

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£280

Fri 3/1013:05CPT - STN

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£282

Tue 23/1213:40CPT - STN

1 stop24h 25mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£283

Mon 22/913:05CPT - STN

1 stop24h 50mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£284

Wed 15/1000:30CPT - STN

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£298

Tue 25/1100:30CPT - STN

2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£301

Sun 23/1100:30CPT - STN

2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£303

Fri 28/1100:30CPT - STN

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£304

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13:40-12:05

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20:15-16:45

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13:05-12:55

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London Stansted

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14:05-16:45

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£609

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CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-18:00

1 stop30h 20m

London Stansted

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20:15-16:45

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CPT - STN

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13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

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20:15-16:45

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

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Sun 25/1

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

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14:05-16:45

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/10

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 13/11

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

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Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

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Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

18:30-18:00

1 stop25h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 6/4

14:55-11:35

1 stop19h 40m

£638

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

£277

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 92% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 55m.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 55m.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 51m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

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

3,336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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?
Emirates can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 24h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 6032 mi between Cape Town and London Stansted Airport.
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 £588. Emirates is 10% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport (average of £55). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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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