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£21 Find Cheap Flights to London Stansted Airport

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Cheap Flights to Stansted

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Stansted that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Stansted

Tue, 8 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
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08:00 - 09:20STN-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£29easyJet
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
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06:05 - 07:30EDI-STN
1h 25mdirect
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21:30 - 22:45STN-EDI
1h 15mdirect
£30easyJet
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Tue, 8 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
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06:00 - 07:25EDI-STN
1h 25mdirect
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18:25 - 19:45STN-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£32Ryanair
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Sat, 5 Jul - Sat, 12 Jul
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15:15 - 16:30NQY-STN
1h 15mdirect
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13:40 - 14:50STN-NQY
1h 10mdirect
£32Ryanair
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Wed, 23 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
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22:05 - 23:25BFS-STN
1h 20mdirect
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08:30 - 09:45STN-BFS
1h 15mdirect
£32Ryanair
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Wed, 9 Jul - Tue, 15 Jul
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06:20 - 07:45EDI-STN
1h 25mdirect
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08:00 - 09:20STN-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£33easyJet
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Fri, 25 Jul - Tue, 29 Jul
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06:40 - 08:05EDI-STN
1h 25mdirect
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07:50 - 09:10STN-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£41Ryanair
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Thu, 17 Jul - Mon, 21 Jul
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08:35 - 10:00EDI-STN
1h 25mdirect
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08:30 - 09:50STN-EDI
1h 20mdirect
£53Ryanair
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Mon, 7 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
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21:55 - 23:15BFS-STN
1h 20mdirect
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07:50 - 09:10STN-BFS
1h 20mdirect
Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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23:35 - 07:45EDI-STN
8h 10m1 stop
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21:30 - 22:45STN-EDI
1h 15mdirect

Expert advice for your flight to Stansted

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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easyJet

Opt for Speedy Boarding with Standard Plus for quicker boarding and overhead cabin bag.


Check in up to 30 days in advance to avoid middle seats on Standard tickets.

Read more about easyJetby Blane Bachelor
Ryanair

Ryanair's Basic fare includes a small cabin bag; check dimensions to avoid fees.


Avoid priority boarding; it often means longer waits in cramped conditions.

Read more about Ryanairby Duncan Madden
British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, unlike many budget airlines.


Enjoy free snacks like pretzels on short-haul BA flights.

Airports
STN

For a cost-effective journey to London from Stansted, consider the National Express coach. It's cheaper and more comfortable than the train, with decent WiFi.

Read more about STNby Duncan Madden
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Expert on Ryanair, British Airways and STN

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Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Stansted

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 flight to London Stansted Airport?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Stansted Airport was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £21 return. The most popular connection is from Belfast to London Stansted Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £32 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to London Stansted Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to London Stansted Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to London Stansted Airport costs £49 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £9 and departed from Newquay. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport which costs £49 on average, and Belfast to London Stansted Airport, which costs £68 on average.

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What is a good deal for flights to London Stansted Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to London Stansted Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to London Stansted Airport for the following prices or less: From Newquay £29 return, from Edinburgh £35 return, from Belfast Intl Airport £44 return.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to London Stansted Airport

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£21
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport

When to book flights to Stansted

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Stansted based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to London based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking London Stansted Airport flights

  • What is the best way to get from Stansted Airport to the centre of London?

    The Stansted Express Train is the quickest way to get from Stansted Airport to the centre of London. The journey takes 47min to London Liverpool Street, and prices start from around £9.45 for a one-way journey when you book in advance. You can also get a coach from Stansted Airport with Airport Bus Express or National Express. If you prefer to drive, the journey will take around 1h 15min, depending on traffic.

  • Are there airport hotels at London Stansted Airport?

    There are a number of hotels located close to Stansted Airport, including De Salis, which is around a 5min drive away and has an airport shuttle service. There’s also a Holiday Inn a 5min drive away which offers a shuttle service, and Novotel is another good option, around a 6min shuttle from the airport.

  • How can I get from London Stansted Airport to Essex?

    You can take First Essex coaches from Stansted Airport to various destinations in Essex. There are two options to choose from depending on your destination: the X10 and the X30. The X10 coach runs between the airport and Basildon, calling at 5 other towns, including Chelmsford, on the way and costs up to around £15 depending on your destination. The X30 service runs between Stansted Airport and Southend, making 8 stops along the way, including Southend Airport, and costs around £16.

  • What is the best way to get to Cambridge from London Stansted Airport?

    The quickest way to get from Stansted Airport to Cambridge is to take the train, which takes 30min and costs around £10 and upwards for a single ticket when you book in advance. The cheapest way is to take a coach, which costs around £7 and takes 45min. You can also drive to Cambridge from the airport, which takes around 1h.

  • What is the cheapest flight to London Stansted Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to London Stansted Airport was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £21 return. The most popular connection is from Belfast to London Stansted Airport and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £32 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is London Stansted Airport from central London?

    There are 31 miles between London city centre and London Stansted Airport.

  • How much is a flight to London?

    On average, a flight to London costs £49. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £9 and departed from Cornwall Newquay Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £53. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are £67 on average.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £122 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to London Stansted Airport is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £322.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to London Stansted Airport

  • Looking for cheap airfare to London Stansted Airport? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to London Stansted Airport for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to London Stansted Airport from Newquay £24, from Edinburgh £26, from Glasgow Intl £50
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest London Stansted Airport flight deals.
  • London Stansted Airport (STN) is located 36 miles from the centre of London. It’s also worth checking flights from the UK to other London airports like London Heathrow, London Gatwick (LGW), and London Luton Airport (LTN), where you might find more flight options.
  • There are about 8 car hire companies that operate out of London Stansted Airport, including Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, and Budget. You can access the car hire village with a free bus service that operates from the airport terminal.
  • There are 5 different types of parking at Stansted Airport: Short Stay, Mid Stay, Long Stay, Meet & Greet, and JetParks. The Meet & Greet and Short Stay car parks are the most convenient options, located a few minutes' walk away from the airport terminal. The Long Stay car park is the most affordable option: it will cost you around £57.99 for 8 days if you book in advance, but is located a 15min bus ride away from the airport terminal.
  • There’s an airport lounge located at Stansted Airport called Escape Lounge. All passengers can access the lounge; the cost is about £19.99 per person when you pre-book.
  • Stansted Airport has dedicated staff from Omniserv to provide you with assistance when you arrive at London Stansted if you have a disability or mobility issues. They will help you off the aircraft, through immigration, and at baggage reclaim, as well as taking you to your mode of transport for your onward journey, if required.
  • Those travelling with children can make use of family rooms located near several of the airport gates. There’s also a breastfeeding room at Stansted Airport, located in the main departures lounge, however you are allowed to breastfeed anywhere in the airport terminal.

Top 4 airlines flying to Stansted

 
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6.9
easyJetOverall score based on 1812 reviews
5.9Food
6.7Boarding
7.6Crew
5.5Entertainment
6.7Comfort
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We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

2.0 MediocreChris, Jun 2025LGW - INV
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We accidentally purchased twice the bags we needed. Our fault, but the ticket was not clear to us, and it asked us to purchase bags at checkin. When we notified them to get credit back at the airport, they said to contact customer service. We flew the flight and then contracted customer service. They said no credits after the flight has flown. Not customer service oriented at all. They know we didn’t check that many bags and kept our money for a service they did not provide. Be aware and very careful of what you are purchasing from them because they will not make it right if there is an error.

sadly in Basel & Naples- no jetway we had to climb up and down stairs with our max size carry-on luggage, which was not fun!!!

This was our first time using them. I gave okay ratings for food and entertainment because it was minimal or not provided so I couldn't judge, but much better than most budget carriers we have ever used.

We were charged a ridiculous amount for a name spelling error on ticket which I would’ve corrected if I received pre-check info more than 1/2hr before flight. Then we were told at ticket counter that our bags were fine for boarding but then we’re charged another ridiculous amount to take in our luggage despite being told differently. Flight itself was great. Charges were unfair.

Apart from an email about re configuring passenger seating less than 24hrs before flying it was all good.

There were a lot (4 I think) of EasyJet flights leaving Agadir, we arrived two and a half ours before our flight. Very slow to get through the booking in, passport control and security!! We had booked in on line but had to Queue with others who had not to drop our bags off!,

We boarded and then sat on the tarmac for an hour….probably not E Jets fault. But the gentleman that checked us in and took our luggage was exceptionally friendly and calming for early morning/ confused passengers. As always, it’s the people that make or break an experience, right?

I was hesitant to book with a low cost airline due to previous experience but Easy Jet surpassed my expectations. I would definitely book a flight with them again! Seemless booking, upfront about baggage fees, professional, and helpful staff.

Kayak sent several notifications that the flight was late. This contradicted the information on the airport boards. This was extremely confusing and we very nearly missed the flight purely because we double checked with the info desk when the flight stays said’closed’. Kayak notifications are therefore unreliable and pointlesa

Usual issues with flight delay. Perennial problem of travel by plane.

Straight forward checking as long as you have completed every single detail online, prior to checking day. Efficient boarding, seating is ok for a two hour flight. Fulfilledour travel requirements from Manchester to Marseille.

Good but both flights were delayed by nearly one hour making boarding tedious. We had to wait with no information

I couldn’t understand the aircraft tannoy announcements I was in seat 20C - nobody in our row could either. Speakers a bit too quiet plus messages read out too fast. Otherwise excellent flight. (Flight delayed by 50 mins)

Unnecessarily delayed and remarkably inefficient boarding contributed to a significantly delayed departure. Seats/legroom astonishingly uncomfortable even by Ryanair standards (minimal legroom plus reinforced plastic seat backs ensure you get punched hard in the knees every time the person in front moves, and as a 6-foot passenger I had nowhere else to put my legs. Upon late arrival at the gate in Luton we were kept waiting another 20 minutes before being allowed off the plane. Both Easyjet and Wizzair are currently a better bet.

I bought my flight, insurance etc early and paid over £200. But had i waited until closer the time the price was much cheaper, i appreciate that it could've been more expensive but it wasn't. A better discount for booking early would be better than your current one

Awful as usual the air stewardess loved her own voice and would not stop talking on coms for 2hrs please please please shut up I can’t hear my headphones and don’t want to buy juty free

Big delay on run way not much explanation why, missed a important meeting in Dublin, maybe if they did nt persist measuring everyone bag over 2 cm we would have got off on time.

ontime and super quick boarding and disembarking. I made it in 6 min from airplane through passport control to the train platformin Cologne. Amazingly quick airport.

The lady at the boarding gate was so rude. She was challenging people being in priority and looking them up and down as if they weren’t dressed for first class. This was Ryan air priority. We all sit in the same seats. She loudly called out to embarrass a man who she believed had cheated and got in the priority line. He had a valid priority ticket and even worked for Ryanair. Also challenging visas insisting people download them until they proved on the government website it wasn’t required to print. The Ryanair employee who was challenged said she is always like this. She also pulled people from regular boarding as they were fashionably dressed and upgraded them to priority and changed their seats. That was comical. I think she felt she should be working for Emirates first class, although they would t have stood for her rude behaviour

On time boarding, on time departure and early arrival. As it should be. Yes, the comfort and benefits are very poor, but therefore the ticket is 6 times cheaper than with a flag carrier. So I am not complaining about it. You get what you pay for.

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

Absolutely the worst airline. Can’t find anything positive to say. We were in business which is the same as most airlines coach

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

When checking our bags we were told our bags would go through our final destination. This did not happen. When boarding, after group 3 it was a free for all, everyone boards. When served lunch, I asked for anything without dairy, I was given popcorn and gummy snacks. She said she would come back with more options, she never did. Also, when traveling through London, they don’t tell you your gate number until 1 hour before flight leaves, causing everyone to run to their gate.

Full flight, but crew was great. No wifi and no seatback entertainment, so had to read...argh!

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

The crew did not really interact with me which was no problem as I was fine. I did see that they were somewhat short with some passengers but that was not common. Just in general, they did not seem friendly - no requirement to be so but I am used to a friendly crew on most flights. The food was just ok but with a flight that large, I would think it hard to make something more elaborate.

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

Gate is far at Leeds Bradford Airport. However, as the flight was less than half full, it was calm and not stressful. Great take off and landing. Friendly staff

Boarding was started early and we were lined up in. A glass tunnel on the tarmac we were left standing there for an hour with no information the flight left and arrived 30 mins late

It was great. We arrived a few minutes late but the crew were concert and kind about it. It was a nice smooth fly thanks be to Jesus. I prayed for smooth flight and Yahuwah answered my prayer.

Need more check in desks at Marrakech. Even if you are travelling with hand luggage only, you still need to 'check in' to get the old style boarding pass. Unfortunately they haven't thought to separate out the people checking in luggage to a separate desk. Flight was delayed leaving but arrived on time. Limited food options on board and very overpriced.

We bought tickets for £30 from kayak but we paid £55 for check in to rayan , they slaught us

Flight was delayed so long we missed our second flight. Entire trip had to be cancelled. Ryanair refused to help us.

Stanton airport is outdated, pure equiped, airport. Fire alarms, power outages is a common routine, wich result ir flights delay , additional money spending and huge gathering of people in airport wich is unsafe.

After you made us check-in I tried to add a suitcase in the internet and also to get help by chet. Nothing work and we pay 60 pounds at Airport. Comper to Easyjet to do the same, was easy and customer friendly.

Boarding was like being hoarded like cattle, all penned in in an area way to small

I missed the flight from Manchester to Dublin because of poor informations from Aer Lingus and the airport, no possibility to check in online, they don't respond to phone calls, I had to buy another tickets to enable me travel to Dublin from Manchester. I want my money to refund.

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