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£18 Find Cheap Flights to London Stansted Airport

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 31/3. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£35
Overall average: £38
easyJet
Thu 5/2Fri 6/2
EDI - STN • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£18
Typical prices: £29-£80
easyJet
Tue 31/3
BFS - STN • Direct
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Ryanair's Basic fare includes a small cabin bag.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Stansted

Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb
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07:00 - 08:20
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1h 20mdirect
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21:45 - 23:00
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EDI
1h 15mdirect
£35easyJet
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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20:05 - 21:25
EDI
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1h 20mdirect
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08:05 - 09:25
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EDI
1h 20mdirect
£36easyJet
Sun, 22 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
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09:00 - 10:25
EDI
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1h 25mdirect
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15:45 - 17:10
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EDI
1h 25mdirect
£36Ryanair
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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08:40 - 10:05
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1h 25mdirect
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10:30 - 11:55
STN
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EDI
1h 25mdirect
£37Ryanair
Thu, 5 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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07:00 - 08:20
EDI
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STN
1h 20mdirect
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09:10 - 10:30
STN
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EDI
1h 20mdirect
£38easyJet
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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08:40 - 10:05
EDI
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1h 25mdirect
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15:15 - 16:40
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EDI
1h 25mdirect
£39Ryanair
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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15:50 - 22:50
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7h 00m1 stop
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15:15 - 21:55
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MAN
6h 40m1 stop
£70Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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07:25 - 13:20
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5h 55m1 stop
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15:15 - 21:35
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BHX
6h 20m1 stop
£71Ryanair
Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
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£71Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
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08:20 - 13:20
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5h 00m1 stop
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18:45 - 23:30
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LPL
4h 45m1 stop
£73Ryanair
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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.

If travelling to London Stansted Airport, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Belfast, with flights as low as £18 one-way and £35 return. Flights from Edinburgh are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

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.

On average, a flight to London Stansted Airport costs £55. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from Belfast Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Belfast to London Stansted Airport which costs £65 on average, and Edinburgh to London Stansted Airport, which costs £53 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 £19 one-way - £48 return, from Edinburgh £24 one-way - £38 return, from Belfast Intl Airport £32 one-way - £44 return.

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Expert advice for your flight to Stansted

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
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.

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.

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.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets to London Stansted Airport

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£18
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from Belfast Intl Airport 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.
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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?

    If travelling to London Stansted Airport, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Belfast, with flights as low as £18 one-way and £35 return. Flights from Edinburgh are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • 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 £55. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £15 and departed from Belfast Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to London?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Wednesday where tickets can be as cheap as £52. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where 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.

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 Edinburgh £31, from Newquay £33, from Glasgow Intl £41
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Stansted

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to London. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Stansted? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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RyanairOverall score based on 5245 reviews
7.5Crew
6.5Comfort
6.7Boarding
6.0Food
5.6Entertainment
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Delay in boarding with no explanation why. Stood for about 40 mins waiting to board

6.0 GoodAndy, Jan 2026
ALC - EDI
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Delay in boarding with no explanation why. Stood for about 40 mins waiting to board

Great flight just took some time to board even when lining up early for the flight, even taking off took longer then expected.

Rubbish moved my seat don’t know why same seat configuration cost me extra so me and my wife could sit together now I know why no paper ticket so they can do this

Slow and delayed boarding, including standing outside 15m in -3 temperatures, Late take-off approx 45 mins Very slow bag delivery approx 45 min - no explanation

The flight boarded nice and early and this meant there was no sudden rush at the gate. The only down side was the cabin was very cold 🥶

Flying from Newquay was an absolute dream! Would 100% recommend flights from there!

It would have been better if I was not ill so I didn't go and I didn't come back and I could not transfer my tickets to a later date as Ryanair stop flying from Manchester at the end of October till next year

Take off was great but landing is always with a bump.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour 45 minutes. Aircraft was cramped, dirty and uncomfortable. Boarding staff more interested in charging you for oversize baggage than getting you on board. Overall not a pleasant experience.

Passengers next to me insisted I change seats so they could sit together. I had to frequently move so that when the sear belt sign was on I was in my proper seat! I was returning from helping my mum with my dad's things after his sudden death and didn't feel like arguing with the other passengers.

Queuing for quite a while despite using the "speedy boarding".

Would not advise EasyJet for a 5 hour flight…small plane and hence a lot of turbulence. No inflight entertainment so struggle to pass time in cramped seats. We also fell victim to extra charge for our cabin bags, although bag dimensions were ok, but the handle was rigid and slightly fell outside their testing cage!!….never again will we fly with this airline and be party to their scams for making money!

The food and so are to expensive and old . Crew whas not very friendly . Apparently some other passenger can just Push through the waiting people to board while almost punching me and a father with a child down the stairs. Its always something with easy jet . The seats of row 26 where lose . And for a guy of my size there is absolutely no leg room at all .

Nice to fly out of Orly smaller easier to navigate airport. Being able to receive boarding pass well in advance of trip was comforting to know all travel was in order.

Liked. The check-in was pretty quick as they had 5 desks working.

Generally a good experience except for boarding in Naples on the flight back to London. We were all standing around for at least 20 minutes maybe longer as there was no seating.

Seats, WC,sizes for today's generation adults, and if technical problems arise a complimentary coffee, water nice for waiting one hours, the rest is perfect (pilot and cabin crew)

Boarding was smooth and quick. Flight departed on time. Equally evacuation upon landing was from both the front door and the back doors. Bags were on the conveyor belts before I got there. Excellent service.

First -the flight was late - more than two hours Second, not even a bottle of water at bord to give for free for this inconvenience. Three-at landing ive realised that I've lost one of my ear plug headphones and been very desperate to find it with my torch, the crew not helped at all more than that they asked to leave the plane as everyone did before me. This was the last flight from that day- extra 5 min for me with a bit of help from crew - would have bring a super review. I guess this days humanity disappeared!

I got caught using a stolen credit card number. Michelle Siziba is my name Nice to London Gatwick on 7/31/25.

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

I don’t think you’ll like the shoulder require people to pay to reserve seats. Also for the people in the bulkhead row the luggage locker nearest to their seats should be vacant. Both sides were filled with crew or airport items.

Experience was bad. In business class, they ran out of food choices. Luggage was delayed by 2 days in both to and fro flights, ground staff was not helpful, took 3 hours to log the complaint for missing luggage.

We got delayed for 3 hours and. Missed the connection. This is the 3rd time this happened with this airline

5 hour flight with no food or on-board entertainment. Flight crew barely made rounds to provide water.

Staff except one has poor attitude. No cabin crew seen for several hours during the flight in business class. It felt like I was traveling in economy Drinks bad in business class Flight was late for no obvious reasen and I missed my flight to Miami I was put in a 3 star hotel in London although I was traveling in business class. Dinner was aweful at the hotel Overall very poor experience

The transit at Heathrow was an absolute and total nightmare. Absolutely gut wrenchingly horrible and scary. Embarrassing that their National air carrier cannot figure a half decent experience for passengers to transit via London. Shameful.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Gate agents were late…flight was late and air attendants unhelpful.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Very late to leave, poor communication on expected departure time and when boarding actually started.

Everything was perfectly fine, it’s exactly what you would hope for from a budget airline. You get what it says on the tin, what more could you ask for?

Cheap flight but I didn't like the almost one hour delay because of paperwork!!!!

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.

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