$23 Cheap flights to Essex

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Top places to visit in Essex

A cityscape with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, roads, and green spaces under a cloudy sky.

Harlow

A street market with a coffee stand and a Lloyds Bank building.

Colchester

Cheap flights to Essex from $23 One Way, $60 Round Trip

$60 return flights and $23 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.

Sun, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 24

EDI

Edinburgh

STN

London

$60

Roundtrip

found 22 hours ago

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

BHD

Belfast

SEN

London

$62

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 15

EDI

Edinburgh

LTN

London

$77

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

BHD

Belfast

LTN

London

$79

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22

EDI

Edinburgh

SEN

London

$84

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Jan 7

CDG

Paris

SEN

London

$85

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 21

LAX

Los Angeles

LHR

London

$580

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Thu, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 30

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$600

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sat, May 22 - Mon, May 24

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$609

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Fri, Feb 5 - Sun, Feb 7

MIA

Miami

LHR

London

$657

Roundtrip

found 20 hours ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 22

LAX

Los Angeles

LCY

London

$675

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Feb 25 - Fri, Mar 5

JFK

New York

LCY

London

$738

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
GLA	Luton	November 6 to November 8	$124
FCO	Luton	November 8 to November 11	$131
FCO	Luton	November 8 to November 11	$131
GLA	Bishop's Stortford	November 6 to November 8	$170
MUC	London	November 6 to November 11	$186
BRU	London	November 7 to November 8	$190
VIE	London	November 6 to November 9	$213
FCO	London	November 7 to November 8	$223
FCO	London	November 7 to November 8	$223
MUC	London	November 6 to November 10	$254
BRU	London	November 8 to November 10	$331
VIE	London	November 8 to November 12	$357
FCO	London	November 8 to November 11	$359
FCO	London	November 8 to November 11	$359
OSL	London	November 6 to November 8	$385

*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

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$46 nightly

$55 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 ...

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Birchanger Green Bishop's Stortford England

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$48 nightly

$58 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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! (1,010 reviews)

"The hotel was conveniently located near to Stansted airport on a nearby services and parking was only £5. The room was fine, but the bathroom had a bit of a musty/ damp smell and the door needed some TLC as all the paintwork was scratched, looked like it belonged on a public toilet rather than hotel ..."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

A127 Southend Arterial Road Basildon England

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$52 nightly

$63 total

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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 ...

6.6/10 (901 reviews)

"It was fine. For the price and location suited my needs"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

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$83 nightly

$99 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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! (1,364 reviews)

"Very nice hotel, well kept and perfect to stay in before an early morning flight"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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 ...

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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 Warley Country ...

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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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

$113 nightly

$135 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 ...

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England

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$103 nightly

$124 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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! (2,540 reviews)

"Clean room, walking distance of stanstead airport, good breakfast options, responsive staff ."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road Stansted England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94 nightly

$113 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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! (1,388 reviews)

"Great location right on the door step of Stansted Airport very helpful staff we has a double room very clean shuttle bus comes round every 35 minutes, it takes 10 minutes to Airport Terminal,it's highly recommend."

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$83 nightly

$99 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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! (1,364 reviews)

"Very nice hotel, well kept and perfect to stay in before an early morning flight"

Reviewed on Nov 1, 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

$100 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 ...

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

"Excellent as always"

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Birchwood Road Colchester England

Fully refundable

$61 nightly

$74 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

"Arrived early evening to two customers sat outside the hotel entrance in their Snuddies/PJs smoking and that pretty much summed up this hotel. Hotel is quite worn, sofa in our bedroom was dirty, bed is 4'6" double so quite small, our window was cracked, you can't control the air-con (or possibly ..."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Old Shire Lane Waltham Abbey England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$88 nightly

$106 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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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

$113 nightly

$135 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

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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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Vauxhall Corsa

5 people
Unlimited mileage

London, GBR

$35

$113 total

found 5 days ago

Mini

Fiat 500

5 people
Unlimited mileage

London, GBR

$40

$125 total

found 5 days ago

Compact

Vauxhall Astra

5 people
Unlimited mileage

London, GBR

$40

$126 total

found 5 days ago

Midsize SUV

Kia Sportage

5 people
Unlimited mileage

London, GBR

$43

$134 total

found 5 days ago

Lowest prices found within the past 5 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Essex

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Essex?

Lock in a ticket with one of the 24 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 $60 this week to Essex, and increased to a peak of $738. Travelers departing Edinburgh (EDI) managed to bag one-way flights from just $23.

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.