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Cheap flights to Stansted
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | $2,006 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | $1,335 | From Auckland to London |
Cheapest prices for Stansted flights by month
January
$2,050
February
$1,628
March
$1,519
April
$1,790
May
$1,573
June
$1,780
July
$2,006
August
$1,823
September
$1,744
October
$1,546
November
$1,560
December
$2,114
Currently, March 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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$1,522 - $2,563
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9 - 23 °C
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35 - 71 mm
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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 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Stansted?
At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to Stansted. Friday 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.