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

Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 30m. 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.

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 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to STN?

When flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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 £574). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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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Steven,May 2026

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10.0

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Steven,May 2026

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Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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How long is the flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport?
Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in just under 17h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 30m. 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 £574). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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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