Cheap Flights to London Stansted Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to London Stansted? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

The cheapest month to fly to London Stansted Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the London Stansted Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Cheapest month:September
Most expensive month:June

Airports near London

Compare routes to London below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to London Stansted. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,249.
The cheapest month to fly to London Stansted is usually March.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London Stansted but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and London Stansted Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to London Stansted is $1,249. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
We found flights to London Gatwick Airport, which is 40.3 km from London, from $1,107.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to London Stansted Airport is Thursday, 26 March 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Scoot offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

Flying to London Stansted

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$544
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Discover London Stansted

How to find cheap flights to Stansted Airport (STN)

  • At the moment, $544 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Stansted Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to STN for $1,249.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to STN drop, you'll be notified.

  • Roughly six months before your trip is an excellent time to book tickets to London, where Stansted Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for finding the best deals.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to London. Doing this will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, along with different fares.

  • If there's no rush to get to London, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Stansted Airport by booking a flight with one or more stops.

Best time to go to London

  • May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to London.

  • Use the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. See fares for the entire month and find a flight to STN that fits your schedule and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience London at its busiest, book your flights to STN for August. Being on holiday during peak periods usually means more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to London then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.

  • The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. London is warmest in July, with averages of between 11ºC and 26ºC.

  • January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 0ºC to 9ºC.

Flying to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know

Getting to central London from Stansted Airport (STN)

London highlights

Big Ben

  • Put this at the top of your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Stansted Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre in Westminster.

The British Museum

  • Cross off one of the biggest attractions in London with a visit to The British Museum. It's in The West End about 3 kilometres west of the centre.

Buckingham Palace

  • Buckingham Palace will also make an impression. From the heart of the city, it's located in St. James's around 3 kilometres to the west.

Complete your trip with a London car hire

  • Choose one of our car rentals in London and explore the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Stansted Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.