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.
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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
Offering direct flights to Stansted Airport, these major airlines make reaching London nice and easy:
Want to get a good night's sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to STN? These hotels close to Stansted Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Getting to central London from Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is about 64 kilometres from central London.
You'll get to the centre in around 1 hour if you're ride-sharing or driving your own car hire after your flight to STN.
Roughly 1 hour 25 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there on public transport.
Make every moment in London count by choosing one of these top stays:
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.