Cheap flights to Stansted

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	$1588	Price for this month
Cheapest price	$1095	From Auckland to London

Cheapest prices for Stansted flights by month

January

$2010

February

$1596

March

$1587

April

$1864

May

$1543

June

$1793

July

$1993

August

$1787

September

$1710

October

$1516

November

$1529

December

$2073

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Stansted. Flying to Stansted in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Stansted?

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Price	1484 - 2507 NZD
Temperature	8.8 - 23.2 °C
Rainfall	34.7 - 70.8 mm

March is typically the best time to fly to Stansted, but there are other times where great deals are available. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Stansted, the warmest period tends to be July, with the wettest being October.

When is the best time to book flights to Stansted?

The price you pay for your flight to Stansted may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Stansted?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Stansted. Saturday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

Flights in the morning are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Stansted. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.

Stansted Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking to find cheap flights to London. It is home for low-cost carrier Ryanair, which serves more than 100 destinations from the airport.

The most popular flights out of Stansted Airport are to European holiday destinations such as Dublin, Alicante, Malaga, Rome, Faro and Palma de Mallorca. However, you can also access some interesting, more out-of-the-way places from Stansted – so get creative next time you’re planning a break.

A highly functional, efficient airport – enjoyed as much by business passengers as those travelling with families in tow – Stansted Airport is a lovely gateway to the United Kingdom’s most important city. Last year, the airport handled nearly 19 million passengers. Expect that figure to rise, as hordes of tourists descend on London for the 2012 Olympic Games.