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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport from £280

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — STN
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Stansted

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Mon 22/1219:45JNB - STN
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/106:30STN - JNB
3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£667
Mon 22/1219:45JNB - STN
2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1207:30STN - JNB
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£725
Wed 24/1220:15JNB - STN
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1208:30STN - JNB
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£738
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Mon 12/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£823
Fri 19/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Thu 1/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£837
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - STN
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/1106:20STN - JNB
3 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£844
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - STN
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/906:05STN - JNB
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£882
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - STN
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/907:50STN - JNB
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£885
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - STN
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/914:40STN - JNB
3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£888
Sun 28/1223:35JNB - STN
3 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/906:30STN - JNB
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£894
Thu 18/1219:50CPT - STN
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:40STN - CPT
3 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£917
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop30h 15mEmirates
Thu 1/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£920

Find flight deals from South Africa to Stansted

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Stansted flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£280

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£576
Air Algerie
  • Air Algerie
  • 13/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • South Africa to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Stansted

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

22:25-13:30

1 stop16h 05m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

16:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

£464

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

22:25-14:30

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

16:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

£464

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/1

14:35-10:35

2 stops22h 00m

London Stansted

Fri 6/2

14:05-14:35

2 stops22h 30m

£520

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Tue 9/6

06:15-10:35

1 stop27h 20m

£532

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

16:40-16:50

1 stop25h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

11:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

£537

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

£540

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

17:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

£541

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

17:55-10:15

1 stop17h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 14/4

06:15-10:35

1 stop27h 20m

£544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 28/5

17:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

£544

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

11:10-10:35

1 stop22h 25m

£547

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Stansted

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £436). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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 time of day to fly from ZA to STN?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Stansted. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to London Stansted Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How often are flights from South Africa to London delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between South Africa 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 South Africa 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 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates from South Africa 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
3,440 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

    Air Algerie, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in just under 16h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5648 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from South Africa to London Stansted Airport are Johannesburg OR Tambo - London Stansted, Cape Town Intl - London Stansted and Durban King Shaka Intl - London Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Stansted flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Stansted?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to London Stansted Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £436). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £559). 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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Top airline flying from South Africa to Stansted

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£511Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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