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Cheap flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport from £273

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — STN
24 Aug — 31 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap 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 19 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£273

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

£588
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 6/11-20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Cape Town to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£23 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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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 19 August 2025.

Thu 6/1113:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 20mEmirates
Thu 20/1120:15STN - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 19/8£553
Mon 15/914:35CPT - STN
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/915:30STN - CPT
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8£555
Thu 23/1013:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Sun 9/1114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/8£559
Sun 23/1113:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Sun 7/1214:05STN - CPT
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 19/8£572
Sat 22/1113:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Sun 7/1214:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 17/8£573
Sun 12/1013:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Tue 28/1020:15STN - CPT
1 stop18h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/8£575
Mon 29/918:25CPT - STN
1 stop19h 30mEmirates
Mon 6/1014:55STN - CPT
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/8£584
Mon 27/1018:30CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Mon 10/1114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 18/8£587
Tue 18/1118:30CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Sun 23/1114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 18/8£589
Tue 9/918:25CPT - STN
1 stop25h 20mEmirates
Thu 29/114:05STN - CPT
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 19/8£593
Tue 30/913:05CPT - STN
1 stop24h 50mEmirates
Tue 14/1014:55STN - CPT
1 stop24h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/8£594
Mon 3/1118:30CPT - STN
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Mon 10/1114:05STN - CPT
1 stop24h 40mEmirates
Deal found 17/8£598

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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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Price

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

13:40-18:00

1 stop30h 20m

London Stansted

Thu 20/11

20:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£553

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

14:35-11:30

2 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Mon 22/9

15:30-14:35

2 stops22h 05m

£555

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 23/10

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

London Stansted

Sun 9/11

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£559

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 1/2

14:05-16:45

1 stop24h 40m

£567

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/11

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 7/12

14:05-16:45

1 stop24h 40m

£572

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/11

13:40-12:05

1 stop24h 25m

London Stansted

Sun 7/12

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£573

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/9

18:25-18:45

1 stop25h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 16/9

14:55-11:35

1 stop19h 40m

£573

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:05-12:55

1 stop24h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 28/10

20:15-16:45

1 stop18h 30m

£575

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 29/9

18:25-12:55

1 stop19h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 6/10

14:55-16:50

1 stop24h 55m

£584

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/1

13:40-18:00

1 stop30h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 17/3

14:05-11:40

1 stop19h 35m

£586

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

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

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?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover 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?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover 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?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Cape Town to London Stansted Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover 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 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 19 August 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
3,314 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

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
3,314 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,314 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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 30h 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 £590. 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £113). 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£590Average£631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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