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Cheap flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport from £265

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — STN
25 Apr — 2 May1
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 26 March 2026.

Fri 8/509:45
JNB
-
STN
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/522:00
STN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£489
Wed 22/422:25
JNB
-
STN
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/407:35
STN
-
JNB
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£505
Wed 1/420:40
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Sun 31/516:00
STN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/3£509
Mon 8/618:00
JNB
-
STN
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/917:35
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3£509
Wed 29/422:25
JNB
-
STN
1 stop16h 05m
Air Algerie
Sun 5/713:40
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Air Algerie
Deal found 23/3£511
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 17/610:50
STN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/3£526
Mon 6/420:20
JNB
-
STN
1 stop19h 10m
Air Algerie
Tue 28/416:00
STN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/3£527
Wed 1/420:40
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 50m
Air Algerie
Fri 29/516:00
STN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Air Algerie
Deal found 24/3£529
Tue 26/517:50
JNB
-
STN
1 stop17h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/617:35
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/3£531
Wed 10/618:00
JNB
-
STN
1 stop23h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 24/617:45
STN
-
JNB
1 stop15h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3£532
Mon 18/513:15
CPT
-
STN
1 stop24h 40m
Emirates
Mon 25/521:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 23/3£544
Mon 6/418:25
CPT
-
STN
1 stop25h 20m
Emirates
Thu 9/421:05
STN
-
CPT
1 stop18h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 21/3£547

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 26 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£265

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£555
8/5-15/5
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • South Africa to London
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Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • South Africa to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 26 March 2026.
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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Cheapest return flight

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

£536

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

18:00-16:40

1 stop23h 40m

London Stansted

Fri 12/6

10:50-10:30

1 stop22h 40m

£569

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 10/6

17:45-10:30

1 stop15h 45m

£583

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

17:35-10:30

1 stop15h 55m

£597

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

13:30-16:40

2 stops28h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 21/6

06:55-10:30

1 stop26h 35m

£603

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

21:05-16:15

1 stop18h 10m

£603

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Sat 18/4

21:05-20:35

1 stop22h 30m

£606

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

21:05-16:15

1 stop18h 10m

£606

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Thu 23/4

21:05-16:15

1 stop18h 10m

£607

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

22:20-18:45

1 stop21h 25m

London Stansted

Thu 14/5

14:55-10:15

1 stop18h 20m

£607

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £330). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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 26 March 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
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

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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 24h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6032 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to London Stansted Airport (average of £330). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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£535Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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