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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport from £276

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 26/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — STN
14 Sep — 21 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 15 August 2026.

Fri 18/917:45 -
2 stops26h 50m
Mon 21/906:10 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 15/8£531
Thu 10/913:15 -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 16/914:55 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 15/8£554
Sun 13/913:15 -
1 stop24h 40m
Sun 20/914:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 13/8£556
Mon 14/918:25 -
1 stop19h 30m
Wed 30/921:05 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 12/8£569
Sat 26/913:15 -
1 stop24h 50m
Mon 12/1014:55 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 14/8£570
Tue 8/923:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Tue 15/906:30 -
2 stops22h 20m
Deal found 14/8£576
Mon 21/916:35 -
1 stop25h 05m
Wed 7/1017:45 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 11/8£579
Thu 10/920:00 -
1 stop23h 45m
Wed 23/921:05 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 12/8£580
Thu 10/920:00 -
1 stop23h 45m
Thu 25/220:15 -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 11/8£581

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 15 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£531

One-way from

£276

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£686
18/9-21/9
  • 18/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 05m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 26/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£37 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 August 2026
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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 15 August 2026.
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Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/11

00:55-16:20

1 stop17h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 1/12

17:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/10

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

London Stansted

Thu 12/11

17:20-12:05

1 stop16h 45m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

17:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

London Stansted

Mon 2/11

10:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

17:20-09:55

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Mon 30/11

10:55-23:00

1 stop34h 05m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/10

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Sun 25/10

17:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 8/10

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£624

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

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

£625

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/12

17:20-09:55

1 stop18h 35m

London Stansted

Fri 1/1

17:20-23:00

1 stop27h 40m

£651

Cape TownLondon

CPT Cape Town Intl - STN London Stansted

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

20:00-18:45

1 stop23h 45m

London Stansted

Tue 6/10

21:05-18:05

1 stop20h 00m

£653

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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 £495). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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.

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 15 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
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

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
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

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?

    Turkish Airlines can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 17h 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 £556. Emirates is 12% 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 £495). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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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EmiratesCheapest£556Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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