$216 Cheap flights to Essex

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Cheap flights to Essex from $216 One Way, $106 Round Trip

$106 return flights and $216 one-way flights to Essex were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

EWR

New York

LHR

London

$519

Roundtrip

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Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$535

Roundtrip

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Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$555

Roundtrip

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Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

BOS

Boston

LHR

London

$572

Roundtrip

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Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 11

LAX

Los Angeles

LHR

London

$664

Roundtrip

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Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25

BOS

Boston

LCY

London

$678

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Wed, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 27

IAD

Washington

LCY

London

$744

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

EWR

New York

LCY

London

$763

Roundtrip

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
FCO	Luton	June 20 to June 22	$106
FCO	Luton	June 20 to June 22	$106
BRU	London	June 19 to June 24	$164
GLA	Bishop's Stortford	June 19 to June 22	$175
FCO	London	June 20 to June 27	$203
FCO	London	June 20 to June 27	$203
GLA	London	June 19 to June 21	$216
BRU	London	June 19 to June 22	$271
MUC	London	June 20 to June 22	$316
MUC	London	June 20 to June 22	$368
OSL	London	June 19 to June 22	$402
FCO	Bishop's Stortford	June 21 to June 25	$422
FCO	London	June 21 to June 24	$560
OSL	London	June 19 to June 21	$840
BOS	London	June 21 to June 23	$1,063

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Essex Accommodation Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$59 nightly

$71 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

"The hotel was good for £58 a night just before flying. The lady behind the desk was absolutely lovely when we checked in. The rooms were clean but they miss out on detailed cleaning but for one night, it isn’t an issue. Room was huge, we walked in and said ‘woah’! Very close to the airport, easy ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Birchanger Green Bishop's Stortford England

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$66 nightly

$79 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,013 reviews)

"Clean with plenty of breakfast options at the service station and at the hotel itself. A very useful hotel for a Stansted flight."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

A127 Southend Arterial Road Basildon England

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$50 nightly

$60 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Basildon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

6.4/10 (838 reviews)

"When you arrive they look for a cash deposit of £50 or to pre authorise your card and despite saying the money doesnt go out, it does. The staff didnt seem to know what was happening. The building block is old and needs maintenance, painting, signs poor, rubbish under the bed, clearly cleaner doesnt ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$97 nightly

$117 total

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,315 reviews)

"The only negative was that it took a while to check in( a slow process) room was very clean and a comfy bed. Evening meal was good and plenty of it. Brilliant grab and go breakfast at 4a.m everything that you could want."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Essex Apartment Hotels

Cozy comfortable cottage by the sea and water, surrounded by fields and space

Lee over Sands ENG

Book a stay at this family-friendly chalet in Clacton-on-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Jaywick Martello Tower and ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)

"It’s a loverly cottage to stay in nice walks beautiful sunrises and sunsets."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

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Foresight House

5 Foresight Road Colchester England

Stay at this apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Adrenalyze Leisure and Gosfield Lake Golf Club are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

"Beautiful place,was really shocked by the size.. thank you rob and Louise.."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2022

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Icon Becket Apartment

205 Becket House, New Road Brentwood England

Stay at this apartment in Brentwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Merrymeads Country Park and Hopefield Animal ...

6.8/10 (3 reviews)

"Great convenient location for town, shops and restaurants, but also quiet and no disturbances. Very nicely laid out apartment."

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2019

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Icon Harwich Apartment

1 Pepys Street Harwich England

Stay at this apartment in Harwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Old Harwich Lighthouse and Lifeboat Museum are ...

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$111 nightly

$133 total

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,750 reviews)

"Perfect for a layover at the airport. Arrived around Midnight and the staff were friendly and everything was great. Soft bed and comfortable room. Could have used a bit more coffee packets because only two gave us each one cup."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England

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$113 nightly

$136 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,394 reviews)

"The location to the airport was amazing. We arrived by train and walked to the hotel. In the morning we had a nice breakfast and walked back to the airport to catch our flight. Seamless! Bonus that the property was beautifully maintained."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road Stansted England

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$110 nightly

$132 total

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,249 reviews)

"Easy access to long stay car park. Lovely restaurant now open, the supervisor in there very attentive and doesn't miss anything, giving advice to the younger members of the team. Rooms are getting ready for a revamp, and please replace the milk sachets, there are never enough and it goes all over ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$97 nightly

$117 total

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,315 reviews)

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Essex

Oyster Fleet Hotel

21 Knightswick Road Canvey Island England

$84 nightly

$101 total

Jun 18 - Jun 19

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Canvey Island. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Adventure Island and Thorney Bay Beach are ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

"The hotel was old fashioned and very basic. No wifi. Also the room smelt of stale smoke."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Birchwood Road Colchester England

Fully refundable

$71 nightly

$85 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colchester. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)

"Great place to stay overnight on the way to our holiday destination, we re ommend it. We couldn't fault it, everything was superb."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Old Shire Lane Waltham Abbey England

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$114 nightly

$137 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham Abbey. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)

"Clean hotel, needs a bit of a face lift in certain areas. Staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast is very good value, with an adequate selection. I paid for an early check in (10.00 to 12.00), but on arrival none of the 3 rooms booked were available, 1st room became available within 15/20 minutes, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$111 nightly

$133 total

Jul 9 - Jul 10

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,750 reviews)

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Essex

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Essex?

Lock in a ticket with one of the 15 airlines that fly to Stansted Airport (STN) and come prepared for exciting new adventures. This popular airport is a major entry point for exploring Essex. When you're ready to discover the region, these trusted carriers will get you there:

Ryanair - 2,551 flights to Essex per month
Jet2 - 240 flights to Essex per month
EasyJet - 124 flights to Essex per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Essex?

Stansted Airport (STN) is a popular gateway to Essex. While many make this their entry point to the region, others choose to fly into Southend Airport (SEN). Compare prices and work out which is best based on where you'll be staying.

How much is a flight to Essex?

Round-trip prices dropped as low as $106 this week to Essex, and increased to a peak of $1,063. Travelers departing New York (EWR) managed to bag one-way flights from just $216.

How to book the cheapest flight to Essex?

With some of the most affordable flight deals around, bagging a bargain is easy with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you pick up cheap flights to Essex — and leave you with more cash to play with:

Departing from or landing at nearby airports can sometimes help you save on airfares. Type in your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, select the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to compare your options.
Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link and you'll see the fares on days around your selected departure. You may be able to pick up cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your schedule.
You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you want to fly.
Reserve your fare as soon as you've worked out your travel dates. While you can get lucky on occasion, airfares rarely get more affordable as your date of departure approaches.
Think about combining your hotels, flights and car rental with Orbitz — the more you book, the more you save.
Don't fly during the busy season if you can. By steering clear of summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can make superb savings on your airfare.

What is the best time to book a flight to Essex?

Generally speaking, January is the cheapest time to book your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while you search for a cheap flight to Essex.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Essex?

Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days to purchase tickets to Essex. The vacation of your dreams starts with an incredible flight deal!

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Essex?

Everybody loves a great bargain, so we recommend leaving earlier in the week for cheap flights to Essex. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can pick up the best deals on flights leaving on Mondays. Tuesday is the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are likely to cost a bundle. Many passengers like to start their vacation on weekends, so leave those Saturdays for catching up with friends.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Essex?

To score cheap flights to Essex, pack your bags and fly out in August. Orbitz data shows that generally, this is the best month to save serious money on your fare. If you're considering flying to Essex in June, it's worth noting that this is the most expensive time to take a trip.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

If you think your travel plans may change, Orbitz will help you lock in a flexible ticket. All you need to do is select "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your flights. We'll show you all the airlines that include free cancellation and no change fees — all on top of irresistibly low prices.

What do I need for the flight to Essex?

The trick to having a smooth and stress-free flying experience is to be prepared. Here are some tips to take note of before departure:

In all cases you'll need a form of identification. How much? This depends on where you're traveling to and from. When booking, we suggest to use the same name, birth date and gender as shown on your government-issued ID.
If you're flying directly to Essex, chances are you're going to be in the air for quite some time. Pack some snacks and entertainment to keep you occupied. Now is the time to pick up that novel you haven't read yet!
Long-haul trips are known to get very cold, especially if you're flying overnight. If you don't want to spend your journey shivering in your seat, pack a warm layer and some wool socks.

How many direct flights are there to Essex?

Roughly 600 per month. Ryanair is among the airlines that head directly to Essex. Use the Orbitz search tool to see if Ryanair has any nonstop fares from your point of departure.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Essex?

If you think a business or first-class airfare is beyond your reach, you may want to think again. Here are some practical tips to help you score a premium flight to Essex for less:

Flexibility is important. By being open to a variety of travel dates, you'll have better odds of landing a great deal on business or first-class airfares.
Low-cost airlines offer first or business-class seats at a fraction of the usual price. Ditch the full-service carriers and look into these cheaper options.
Make a bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight loyalty scheme.

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