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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport from £279

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — STN
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
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 8 May 2026.

Wed 3/613:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Tue 30/614:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£555
Wed 10/613:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Fri 19/614:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5£560
Mon 18/513:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Mon 25/514:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/5£561
Thu 4/613:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Thu 11/621:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£568
Mon 11/513:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Mon 18/514:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 4/5£569
Sun 26/713:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 30m
Emirates
Mon 21/921:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£573
Thu 24/913:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop30h 30m
Emirates
Thu 8/1014:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop26h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 7/5£574
Thu 4/613:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Thu 18/614:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£575
Thu 11/613:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Tue 16/614:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 6/5£577
Sat 19/913:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Sun 4/1021:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop20h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£577
Wed 10/618:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop19h 30m
Emirates
Sun 14/614:55
STN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 5/5£580
Thu 12/1113:40
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Mon 16/1114:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/5£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 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£699
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/6-30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 23/5
  • 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 (£53 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 8 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

18:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

14:55-16:40

1 stop24h 45m

£621

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-18:45

1 stop30h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 12/10

14:55-18:05

1 stop26h 10m

£625
Fastest return journey

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/7

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£627

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Sun 11/10

21:05-18:05

1 stop20h 00m

£632

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 27/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Wed 7/10

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£632

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

20:00-18:45

1 stop23h 45m

London Stansted

Mon 24/8

21:05-11:30

1 stop37h 25m

£633

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/8

18:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 26/8

21:05-11:30

1 stop37h 25m

£633

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 25/6

21:05-16:40

1 stop18h 35m

£641

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop24h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 25/6

14:55-16:40

1 stop24h 45m

£641
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

16:35-16:40

1 stop25h 05m

£300

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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 £493). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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?

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 8 May 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
3,572 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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 can get you from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in just under 25h 20m. 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 £553. 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 £493). Flying from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £880). 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£553Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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