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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport from £269

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — STN
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£472

One-way from

£269

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£546
2/2-9/2
  • 2/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 05m total
  • South Africa to London
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 15m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£40 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 January 2026
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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 12 January 2026.

Mon 2/209:50JNB - STN
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/218:45STN - JNB
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£472
Tue 10/219:10JNB - STN
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/208:05STN - JNB
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£495
Fri 1/518:00JNB - STN
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 28/517:45STN - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1£507
Tue 24/220:30JNB - STN
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/306:30STN - JNB
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1£512
Thu 30/417:50JNB - STN
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/517:45STN - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1£519
Sat 2/517:50JNB - STN
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 9/510:50STN - JNB
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1£523
Wed 4/212:45JNB - STN
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/223:20STN - JNB
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£527
Fri 1/518:00JNB - STN
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/617:45STN - JNB
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1£530
Wed 25/319:05JNB - STN
1 stop29h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/406:15STN - JNB
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1£530
Tue 24/200:30CPT - STN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/316:20STN - CPT
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£530
Tue 12/516:35CPT - STN
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/617:45STN - CPT
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1£539
Tue 2/616:35CPT - STN
1 stop25h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 16/617:45STN - CPT
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/1£539

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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 12 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Stansted

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

17:50-09:55

1 stop17h 05m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£523

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£530

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:35-09:55

1 stop18h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 16/6

17:45-11:50

1 stop17h 05m

£539

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 24/6

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£542

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Mon 22/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£548

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 6/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 11/5

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£550

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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 £440). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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 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 12 January 2026.
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
3,464 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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?

    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 7h 20m. 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 £440). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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£510Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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