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Find cheap flights from United States to London Stansted Airport from £170

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Stansted departing on 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Stansted - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Stansted to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport?

The average price for all flights to London Stansted Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport is generally at night, when flights cost £409 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £535.

How far in advance should I book a flight to London Stansted Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to London Stansted Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 36 days before departure.

How long is the flight to London Stansted Airport?

The duration of your flight to London depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to London on KAYAK are from Newark, which takes 6h 40m, New York, which takes 6h 45m, Miami, which takes 8h 20m, and San Francisco, which takes 10h 19m.

How many direct flights to London Stansted Airport are there each day?

There are around 15 direct flights from within United States to London Stansted Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 10:00 the most common departure time and 54% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to London Stansted Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 103 direct flights from within United States to London Stansted Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from United States to London Stansted Airport

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£170
Best time to beat the crowds (26% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking London Stansted Airport flights

  • What are the car seat laws I need to know about when renting a car from the airport with kids traveling?

    Kids up to 15 months old and up to 29 lb need to be in a car seat facing to the rear upon leaving the airport and while they ride in London. From there, up to four years old or 40 lb, they need to be in a forward-facing car seat. After that, they must be in a booster seat to age six or 55 lb and then on a cushion up to age 12 or 79 lb.

  • Does the London Stansted Airport (STN) offer any services when traveling with a baby?

    Baby changing facilities are available at multiple locations in the airport's arrivals area. You can find them near the UK Baggage Reclaim in the ladies' restroom, close to international baggage reclaim one in the family restroom, adjacent to international baggage reclaim nine in the restrooms, and also in the restrooms located in the main Arrivals Greeting Area.

  • What are some of the quickest flights from the New York area to London Stansted Airport (STN)?

    While you cannot get a direct flight from the New York area to London Stansted Airport, one of the options you can choose is to take a one-stop flight operated by Turkish Airways that has a layover at Istanbul Airport (IST) although you will need to make your way after that flight to the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to get your flight to London Stansted Airport.

  • Is there one airline that offers a lot of flights from London Stansted Airport (STN)?

    The airline offering the most service to and from this airport is Ryanair. This fact can make this a great airport choice if you are planning on exploring other destinations in Europe after your flight to London Stansted Airport. Some of the airports that they offer flights to include Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), and Kastrup Copenhagen Airport (CPH).

  • How far is London Stansted Airport from central London?

    The city centre of London is 31 miles from London.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to London Stansted Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to London Stansted Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to London Stansted Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Stansted Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to London Stansted Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Stansted Airport with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to London Stansted Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Stansted Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to London Stansted Airport?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to London Stansted Airport, easyJet offers the most flights, with around 65 per week, followed by Ryanair UK with 38 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Stansted Airport

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Stansted Airport flight deals.
  • When you want an easier way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to London after your flight, try the Stansted Express train that can take you to London Liverpool Street Station in about 51min.
  • With a location to the northeast of central London, the London Stansted Airport serves as a good airport for those traveling to not only locations in the northern part of London but also to places like Cambridge, Chelmsford, and Colchester after their flight.
  • If you want a place to stay that is close to the London Stansted Airport (STN), the Hampton by Hilton and the Raddison Bluy Hotel London Stanstead Ariprot both have connections to the airport through a covered walkway.
  • If you're considering renting a car upon your arrival at London Stansted Airport, you'll find a convenient selection of about eight major rental brands available on-site. Accessing the Car Rental Village from the terminal forecourt is hassle-free, thanks to a complimentary bus transfer departing approximately every 10min.
  • With the Ryanair Flexi Plus fare, you are allowed to board the aircraft ahead of other passengers. You can carry a small cabin bag and a 23 lb cabin bag with you. The fare also grants you reserved seating, giving you the freedom to choose your preferred seat from any available option.
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Prefer to fly direct to London Stansted?

Find which airlines fly direct to Stansted, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to London Stansted

Monday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +7 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +8 more

Tuesday

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +7 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +8 more

Thursday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +8 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +9 more

Friday

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

AccesRail, British Airways, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

AccesRail, British Airways, +12 more

Sunday

AccesRail, Emirates, FLYONE, +9 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +10 more

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Direct returns

London Stansted to United States

Monday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +7 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +8 more

Tuesday

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

Wednesday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +7 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +8 more

Thursday

AccesRail, Emirates, Jet2, +8 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +9 more

Friday

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

Saturday

AccesRail, British Airways, Corendon Airlines, +11 more

AccesRail, British Airways, +12 more

Sunday

AccesRail, Emirates, FLYONE, +9 more

AccesRail, Emirates, +10 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/10Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
26/11Tue
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-BOS
£311
29/5Wed
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
5/6Wed
1 stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£315
10/9Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
5/11Tue
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-BOS
£317
29/9Sun
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
25/11Mon
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-BOS
£319
28/5Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
30/5Thu
1 stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£320
28/5Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
31/5Fri
1 stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£326
11/9Wed
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
27/9Fri
1 stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£331
28/5Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
3/6Mon
1 stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£331
2/6Sun
2 stops
17h 00mSWF-STN
5/6Wed
1 stop
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£412
14/6Fri
1 stopKLM
13h 15mJFK-STN
23/6Sun
1 stopKLM
13h 25mSTN-JFK
£5,245

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
16/7Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£170
16/7Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£171
16/7Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£172
15/7Mon
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£175
21/7Sun
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£176
17/6Mon
2 stops
26h 50mJFK-STN
£177
15/7Mon
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£177
7/10Mon
1 stopPLAY
10h 50mBWI-STN
£177
15/7Mon
1 stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
£180
23/9Mon
2 stops
26h 15mJFK-STN
£183

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Last minute flights to Stansted

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
16/5Thu
multi-stopPLAY
11h 20mSTN-BOS
£331
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
17/5Fri
multi-stopPLAY
11h 20mSTN-BOS
£332
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
10/5Fri
multi-stopPLAY
11h 20mSTN-BOS
£339
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
15/5Wed
multi-stopPLAY
11h 20mSTN-BOS
£343
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mBOS-STN
15/5Wed
multi-stopPLAY
11h 20mSTN-BOS
£346
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
31/5Fri
multi-stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£349
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
15/5Wed
multi-stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£351
7/5Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 25mSWF-STN
15/5Wed
multi-stopPLAY
11h 25mSTN-SWF
£354
7/5Tue
multi-stop
10h 25mBOS-STN
14/5Tue
multi-stop
25h 05mSTN-BOS
£405
7/5Tue
multi-stop
10h 25mBOS-STN
12/5Sun
multi-stop
26h 00mSTN-BOS
£416

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