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£169 Find cheap flights from United States 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 14/1. 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 day to fly to London?

The average price of all flights to London Stansted Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to London is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as £455. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are £455 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to London Stansted Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to London Stansted Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to London Stansted Airport is November, where tickets cost £298 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is £497 and £496 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of £289.

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 in the evening, when flights cost £446 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 £543.

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

Low season

October

High season

May

Cheapest flight

£169
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Boston to London Stansted Airport

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 59 per week, followed by Ryanair UK with 38 flights per week.

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

    Each week there are around 99 direct flights from within United States to London Stansted Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

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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 London Stansted Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to London Stansted

Monday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Tuesday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Wednesday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Thursday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Friday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +11 more

Saturday

AccesRail, Ajet, British Airways, +11 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +12 more

Sunday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

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Direct returns

London Stansted to United States

Monday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Tuesday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Wednesday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Thursday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

Friday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +10 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +11 more

Saturday

AccesRail, Ajet, British Airways, +11 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +12 more

Sunday

AccesRail, Ajet, Emirates, +9 more

AccesRail, Ajet, +10 more

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Book cheap flights from the United States to London

Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/1Sat
1 stopPLAY
10h 45mBWI-STN
27/1Mon
1 stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BWI
£262
29/11Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 45mSWF-STN
6/12Fri
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-SWF
£263
31/1Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 50mBWI-STN
8/2Sat
1 stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BWI
£264
31/1Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 45mSWF-STN
7/2Fri
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-SWF
£264
31/1Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 50mBWI-STN
7/2Fri
1 stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BWI
£265
31/1Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 45mSWF-STN
3/2Mon
1 stopPLAY
11h 05mSTN-SWF
£266
27/2Thu
1 stopPLAY
10h 40mBOS-STN
6/3Thu
1 stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BOS
£266
31/1Fri
1 stopPLAY
10h 50mBWI-STN
3/2Mon
1 stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BWI
£266
15/12Sun
2 stops
32h 20mBOS-STN
9/1Thu
1 stop
11h 00mSTN-BOS
£349
7/2Fri
1 stop
10h 50mBWI-STN
9/2Sun
2 stops
13h 45mSTN-BWI
£353

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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.
14/1Tue
1 stopPLAY
10h 35mBOS-STN
£169
27/11Wed
1 stop
19h 05mMIA-STN
£169
14/11Thu
2 stops
41h 10mJFK-STN
£169
11/3Tue
1 stopPLAY
9h 40mBOS-STN
£170
28/3Fri
1 stop
31h 15mMIA-STN
£171
5/2Wed
1 stopPLAY
10h 40mBOS-STN
£171
27/1Mon
1 stopPLAY
10h 45mSWF-STN
£172
12/12Thu
1 stopWorldTicket
10h 40mBOS-STN
£230
10/11Sun
1 stopWorldTicket
10h 50mBWI-STN
£328
4/12Wed
1 stopWorldTicket
10h 50mBWI-STN
£331

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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.
5/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 50mIAD-STN
14/11Thu
multi-stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£362
5/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 50mIAD-STN
10/11Sun
multi-stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£412
5/11Tue
multi-stop
18h 20mMIA-STN
25/11Mon
multi-stop
38h 45mSTN-MIA
£436
5/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 40mBOS-STN
14/11Thu
multi-stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-BOS
£438
5/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 50mIAD-STN
12/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£438
5/11Tue
multi-stopPLAY
10h 50mIAD-STN
16/11Sat
multi-stopPLAY
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£441
4/11Mon
multi-stop
28h 45mBOS-STN
6/11Wed
multi-stop
11h 00mSTN-BOS
£578
5/11Tue
multi-stopWorldTicket
10h 50mIAD-STN
14/11Thu
multi-stopWorldTicket
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£755
5/11Tue
multi-stopWorldTicket
10h 50mIAD-STN
12/11Tue
multi-stopWorldTicket
11h 00mSTN-IAD
£761
4/11Mon
multi-stopWorldTicket
10h 50mBWI-STN
13/11Wed
multi-stopWorldTicket
11h 00mSTN-BWI
£837

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