$292 Cheap flights to Essex

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Cheap flights to Essex from $292 One Way, $191 Round Trip

$191 return flights and $292 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.

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

EWR

New York

LHR

London

$541

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Fri, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 1

BOS

Boston

LHR

London

$541

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 7

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$549

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 14

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$590

Roundtrip

just found

Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14

BWI

Baltimore

LHR

London

$590

Roundtrip

just found

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 11

BOS

Boston

LCY

London

$688

Roundtrip

found 3 hours ago

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

EWR

New York

LCY

London

$694

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
BRU	London	September 18 to September 20	$191
FCO	Luton	September 19 to September 26	$224
OSL	London	September 20 to September 22	$234
MUC	Luton	September 18 to September 30	$241
MUC	London	September 19 to September 21	$248
MUC	London	September 18 to September 22	$287
FCO	Bishop's Stortford	September 18 to September 20	$359
MUC	Southend-on-Sea	September 20 to September 24	$392
MUC	Bishop's Stortford	September 20 to September 22	$441
OSL	London	September 20 to September 26	$455
FCO	London	September 18 to September 20	$469
FCO	London	September 20 to September 24	$524
BRU	Bishop's Stortford	September 18 to September 20	$542
OSL	Bishop's Stortford	September 19 to September 22	$552
BRU	London	September 18 to September 20	$790

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

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

$63 nightly

$75 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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)

"Unfortunately, our experience at this inn was very disappointing. The cleanliness of the room was far below an acceptable standard. The toilet/bathroom was very dirty and did not appear to have been properly cleaned before our arrival. We also found unwashed cups and spoons in the room, which was ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Birchanger Green Bishop's Stortford England

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$63 nightly

$76 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 ...

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

A127 Southend Arterial Road Basildon England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$50 nightly

$60 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$96 nightly

$115 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (1,340 reviews)

"The perfect start to our holiday, made everything easy, would definitely stay again, thanks."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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! (56 reviews)

"Nice cottage, dog-friendly."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2026

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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 St Faith's 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 Harwich Maritime Museum ...

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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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Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Waltham Close Stansted Airport Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$118 nightly

$141 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 ...

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road Stansted England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$100 nightly

$120 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (1,306 reviews)

"Super convenient hotel, especially when picking up and dropping off airport car hire. Great, reliable shuttle service, lovely staff and comfortable accommodation."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England

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$111 nightly

$133 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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 ...

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$96 nightly

$115 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (1,340 reviews)

"The perfect start to our holiday, made everything easy, would definitely stay again, thanks."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$84 nightly

$101 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Total with taxes and fees

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

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Birchwood Road Colchester England

Fully refundable

$66 nightly

$80 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Clean room, helpful staff and decent breakfast. Easy to find and pretty close to Colchester zoo"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Old Shire Lane Waltham Abbey England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94 nightly

$113 total

Sep 18 - Sep 19

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! (448 reviews)

"Slightly overpriced for what it is. Free parking is good."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 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

$118 nightly

$141 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 ...

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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4 people

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Essex

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We want to make your travel booking experience smooth and easy, from planning and researching Essex flights to the actual booking. If you want to cancel your flight to Essex, many tickets can be conveniently cancelled online. Contact our Customer Service to make changes to your air ticket.

Miles or Points Toward Frequent Flyer Programs

Much like booking with an airline directly, you can earn frequent flyer miles or points on qualified flights to Essex with Orbitz. When completing your booking, just fill in your frequent flyer number for the airline you are flying with or for one of its available partner airlines.

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Essex?

Lock in a ticket with one of the 13 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 $191 this week to Essex, and increased to a peak of $790. Travelers departing New York (EWR) managed to bag one-way flights from just $292.

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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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.