Cheap flights from South Africa to London Stansted Airport from £275

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 20/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — STN
7 Jan — 14 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 8 December 2025.

Wed 31/1213:40CPT - STN
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Fri 16/120:15STN - CPT
1 stop37h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/12£633
Thu 11/1207:55CPT - STN
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1207:30STN - CPT
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£703
Fri 12/1211:40JNB - STN
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:20STN - JNB
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£716
Fri 12/1210:40JNB - STN
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/105:55STN - JNB
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£722
Sun 14/1223:35JNB - STN
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/211:35STN - JNB
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£739
Sun 14/1223:35JNB - STN
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/105:55STN - JNB
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£754
Mon 8/1219:00CPT - STN
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/606:30STN - CPT
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£754
Sun 14/1223:35JNB - STN
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1213:45STN - JNB
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12£759
Sun 14/1223:35JNB - STN
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/105:55STN - JNB
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£763
Sat 20/1209:30CPT - STN
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/116:25STN - CPT
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£766
Sun 14/1223:35JNB - STN
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/106:20STN - JNB
3 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£779
Fri 12/1210:25JNB - STN
1 stop33h 30mEmirates
Fri 27/214:05STN - JNB
1 stop18h 20mEmirates
Deal found 6/12£787

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£523

One-way from

£275

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£576
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/3-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • South Africa to London
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 40m total
  • South Africa to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£37 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
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 8 December 2025.
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

Wed 13/5

18:00-16:50

1 stop23h 50m

London Stansted

Tue 9/6

06:15-10:35

1 stop27h 20m

£535

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

10:25-17:55

1 stop33h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 22/1

14:05-20:35

1 stop28h 30m

£539

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

18:00-22:10

1 stop29h 10m

London Stansted

Sat 9/5

17:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

£543

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

17:55-10:15

1 stop17h 20m

London Stansted

Sat 13/6

11:10-10:35

1 stop22h 25m

£547

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

£547

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

17:55-10:15

1 stop17h 20m

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

17:45-10:35

1 stop15h 50m

£550

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:15-13:55

2 stops19h 40m

London Stansted

Thu 29/1

08:00-09:30

3 stops23h 30m

£555

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - STN

JNBSTN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

10:25-12:05

1 stop27h 40m

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

20:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

£557

Cape TownLondon

CPT - STN

CPTSTN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

16:40-22:10

1 stop30h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

11:10-11:50

1 stop23h 40m

£570

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 7/12

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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 £437). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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 8 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 8 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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

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 23h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 40m. 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.

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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 £437). Flying from South Africa to London Stansted Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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£512Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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