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Cheap Flights from Southampton to London Stansted

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Southampton to London Stansted? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 1,561 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,561, select.
London.R 1,633 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,633, select.
London.R 1,791 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Southampton on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,791, select.
London.R 1,958 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Oct.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,958, select.
London.R 2,282 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Southampton on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,282, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Southampton to London Stansted

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Southampton to London Stansted flights are currently cheapest in September.
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Southampton to London Stansted: Alternative routes

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

Southampton to London: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundR 1,561
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Southampton to London Stansted: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Southampton to London Stansted is R 3,376. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Southampton to London Stansted. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 3,376.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Southampton to London Stansted.
The cheapest month to fly from Southampton to London Stansted is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Southampton Airport to London Stansted Airport on Sunday, 7 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Southampton Airport and London Stansted Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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, easyJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to London Stansted.

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

  • London's timezone is UTC+0, which is the same as Southampton.

  • Your SOU to STN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SOU and STN include:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Dublin Airport

    • Edinburgh Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Currently, R 1,561 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,380. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SOU to STN, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport.

  • Finding cheap flights from SOU to STN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)

  • Of all flights leaving Southampton Airport, 55.7% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Southampton Airport from central Southampton, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SOU:

Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)

Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London

  • Stansted Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Southampton Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to STN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Southampton to London

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