$174 Cheap flights to Essex

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Colchester

Cheap flights to Essex from $174 One Way, $92 Round Trip

$92 return flights and $174 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.

Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 1

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$373

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 4

EWR

New York

LHR

London

$412

Roundtrip

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Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$414

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6

JFK

New York

LCY

London

$471

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

EWR

New York

LCY

London

$471

Roundtrip

found 16 hours ago

Sun, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 16

ORD

Chicago

LHR

London

$518

Roundtrip

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
GLA	Luton	November 8 to November 9	$92
GLA	Bishop's Stortford	November 7 to November 8	$148
FCO	Bishop's Stortford	November 7 to November 9	$185
FCO	Bishop's Stortford	November 7 to November 9	$185
VIE	London	November 8 to November 10	$195
BRU	London	November 8 to November 11	$229
MUC	London	November 8 to November 12	$258
MUC	London	November 8 to November 15	$262
FCO	London	November 7 to November 9	$265
FCO	London	November 7 to November 9	$265
OSL	London	November 7 to November 9	$279
OSL	London	November 7 to November 9	$384
BRU	London	November 9 to November 11	$415
FCO	London	November 7 to November 9	$451
FCO	London	November 7 to November 9	$451

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

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Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area, Junction 8, M11 Motorway, Bishop's Stortford, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$55 nightly

$66 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 ...

7.4/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Clean and beds confortable.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Birchanger Green, Jct 8, M11 Mtrwy, Old Dumow Rd, Bishop's Stortford, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$49 nightly

$59 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)

Hotel is at the M11 services. A few miles from Stansted. Price was half a hotel airport price and only 5 mins away. Clean friendly. Looks to be some refurbishment taking place. Parking was an additional £5.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

A127 Southend Arterial Road, Pipps Hill, Basildon, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$50 nightly

$60 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Basildon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

6.4/10 (784 reviews)

Celebrated the last Campanile in the UK. Recently been refurbished, clean and just what a person needs for a one night stop over. It aint the Ritz but the staff were welcoming, the place tidy and clean.

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England

Fully refundable

$88 nightly

$105 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)

Had plenty of options

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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

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

9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 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 3.5-star apartment in Colchester. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Gosfield Lake Golf Club and Roman Circus House ...

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 3.5-star apartment in Brentwood. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Warley ...

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 3-star apartment in Harwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Beacon Hill Fort and Old Harwich Lighthouse ...

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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

$100 nightly

$120 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,501 reviews)

Very convenient location, close to the train station and airport terminal. There was a queue to check-in although it moved fairly quickly once more staff

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road, London Stansted Airport, Stansted, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$98 nightly

$117 total

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)

Comfortable stay

Was going great until the 5am telephone wake- up call that we had not asked for. Toilet in the room wasn’t a strong flush- may need some attention.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Bassingbourn Road, Essex, Stansted, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$101 nightly

$122 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Stansted. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,240 reviews)

Very clean room & bathroom

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue, London Stansted Airport, Bishop's Stortford, England

Fully refundable

$88 nightly

$105 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,118 reviews)

Had plenty of options

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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

$81 nightly

$98 total

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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! (999 reviews)

I didnt stay for breakfast so hence no score. Room was satisfactory, met all requirements. It was clean and fit for purpose. Wifi only in bar area. Check out box in reception would be a good idea.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Birchwood Road, Colchester, England

Fully refundable

$57 nightly

$68 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,004 reviews)

Good overal especially for the rate!

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Old Shire Lane, Waltham Abbey, England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$88 nightly

$105 total

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Waltham Abbey. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (344 reviews)

The breakfast was fresh and the evening dinner wascexcellent.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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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

$100 nightly

$120 total

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bishop's Stortford. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,501 reviews)

Very convenient location, close to the train station and airport terminal. There was a queue to check-in although it moved fairly quickly once more staff

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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 12 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 $92 this week to Essex, and increased to a peak of $518. Travelers departing New York (JFK) managed to bag one-way flights from just $174.

How to book the cheapest flight to Essex?

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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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$174 Cheap flights to Essex

Top places to visit in Essex

Colchester

Cheap flights to Essex from $174 One Way, $92 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Essex Accommodation Deals

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Our Top Essex Apartment Hotels

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

Foresight House

Icon Becket Apartment

Icon Harwich Apartment

Score Epic Essex Accommodation Deals

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Family Friendly Hotels in Essex

Oyster Fleet Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

Essex

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