Flights to London Southend

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to London Southend Airport? If you want to travel to London Southend Airport next month, return fares start from R 16,191. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to London Southend.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to London Southend. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 15,637.
The cheapest month to fly to London Southend is usually June.
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 Southend 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 South Africa and London Southend Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to London Southend is R 15,637. 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 R 9,049.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to London Southend Airport is Wednesday, 24 June 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, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Southend.

Flying to London Southend

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 7,694
Cheapest month to flyJune

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How to find cheap flights to London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • Right now, R 7,694 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to London Southend Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to SEN for R 15,637.

  • Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SEN changes.

  • Book sooner rather than later. You might even be able to score some incredible early bird deals on tickets to London, where London Southend Airport is located.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to London. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to London Southend Airport.

Best time to go to London

  • The cheapest month to hop on a flight to London is usually May.

  • To find the month with the cheapest flights to SEN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.

  • Travel to London in November if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SEN, but also when tickets are usually more expensive.

  • Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to London are typically cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. London is warmest in July, with averages of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 0ºC (32ºF) to 9ºC (48ºF).

  • September gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in London.

  • Rain is more common here during January, which gets around eight days of wet weather.

Travelling to London Southend Airport (SEN): What you need to know

  • Reach London sooner with a direct easyJet flight to London Southend Airport.

  • The timezone at SEN is UTC+0.

  • Slip into bed not long after your flight to SEN. Book a room at any of these hotels near London Southend Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • London Southend Airport has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 82% of outbound flights arriving when expected. That's good news whether you're heading home or catching a connection.

  • London Southend Airport is located in London, England, the United Kingdom.

Getting to central London from London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • The distance from SEN to central London is about 64 kilometres.

  • If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to SEN, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to reach the centre.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.

  • If you'd like to stay close to the action in London, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy options:

London highlights

  • Put these major attractions at the top of your must-see list after hopping off your flight to London:

    • The British Museum: A perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kilometres west of the city centre in Bloomsbury.

    • Buckingham Palace Garden: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring London. This park is roughly 3 kilometres west of the centre in Westminster.

    • Big Ben: Need another good reason to visit London? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres southwest of the city centre in Westminster.

How to get to Reading from London Southend Airport (SEN)

  • Off to the nearby city of Reading? It's about 121 kilometres from SEN.

Travelling from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Luton

  • If Luton is where you're travelling to, public transport takes around 2 hours 45 minutes from London Southend Airport. This city is about 80 kilometres from SEN.

  • The drive time to Luton is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • The United Kingdom isn't done impressing you yet. Carry on to Manchester, located around 290 kilometres northwest of London. Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry have to be on your to-do list. Manchester Airport (MAN) is the city's closest major airport.

  • Birmingham fits right into any adventure through the United Kingdom. You'll find it roughly 209 kilometres northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are major draws. You can arrive here through Birmingham Airport (BHX).

  • About 225 kilometres west of London, Bristol makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol Floating Harbour. Bristol Airport (BRS) is the most convenient way to arrive here.

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