$22 Cheap flights to Essex

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Top places to visit in Essex

Colchester

Cheap flights to Essex from $22 One Way, $43 Round Trip

$43 return flights and $22 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.

Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Jun 15

EDI

Edinburgh

STN

London

$43

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15

MAD

Madrid

STN

London

$48

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

MAD

Madrid

LTN

London

$51

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 10

EDI

Edinburgh

LTN

London

$69

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 1

MAD

Madrid

LHR

London

$102

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 9

CDG

Paris

SEN

London

$103

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Nov 9

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$531

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$605

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9

JFK

New York

LHR

London

$631

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Aug 5

IAD

Washington

LCY

London

$634

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

IAD

Washington

LHR

London

$646

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 15

MIA

Miami

LHR

London

$748

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
FCO	Luton	May 29 to June 3	$224
FCO	Luton	May 29 to June 3	$224
BRU	London	May 30 to May 31	$248
MUC	London	May 29 to July 3	$303
OSL	London	May 31 to June 1	$340
FCO	London	May 29 to June 2	$364
FCO	London	May 29 to June 2	$364
FCO	Bishop's Stortford	May 31 to June 14	$368
PSA	London	May 29 to June 3	$455
MUC	London	May 31 to June 1	$502
FCO	London	May 31 to June 4	$570
OSL	London	May 31 to June 1	$718
BOS	London	May 29 to June 1	$1,005
PSA	London	May 29 to June 3	$1,060
BOS	Bishop's Stortford	May 29 to June 1	$2,266

*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

$50 nightly

$60 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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! (1,002 reviews)

"Not the best start, given keys to a room that had no bedding and appeared not cleaned. After short delay in reception given keys to another room - no towels this time."

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Birchanger Green Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$54 nightly

$64 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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! (1,018 reviews)

"Checking in was very easy, staff were very helpful and polite. Ideally situated for the airport."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Campanile restaurant BASILDON - East of London

A127 Southend Arterial Road Basildon England

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$49 nightly

$59 total

May 25 - May 26

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 (823 reviews)

"N/a"

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$94 nightly

$113 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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! (1,289 reviews)

"Welcoming, helpful staff on reception, in restaurant and breakfast time. Food and drink on offer is just right to cater for most tastes. Room was clean, well-designed, modern and comfortable. Recommended."

Reviewed on May 22, 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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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

$116 nightly

$140 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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! (2,728 reviews)

"Clean and simple, literally next to the airport."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Round Coppice Road Stansted England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$107 nightly

$128 total

Jun 7 - Jun 8

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! (1,216 reviews)

"Dinner was tasty"

Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Bassingbourn Road, Essex Stansted England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 nightly

$140 total

Jun 14 - Jun 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 ...

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Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Thremhall Avenue Bishop's Stortford England

Fully refundable

$94 nightly

$113 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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! (1,289 reviews)

Reviewed on May 22, 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

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$77 nightly

$93 total

May 26 - May 27

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)

"Just one small disappointment - we were looking forward to spending the end of our last evening in the bar. Closing time of 10:30 was on the paperwork given to us at check-in but bar actually shut at 09:50. There were other customers there so not sure of the reason."

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Birchwood Road Colchester England

Fully refundable

$62 nightly

$74 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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! (1,002 reviews)

"Our stay was lovely, staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was large and the bed very comfortable. Evening, meal menu was ok but breakfast was excellent with so much choice , no rush we loved it."

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Old Shire Lane Waltham Abbey England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$100 nightly

$120 total

May 31 - Jun 1

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! (414 reviews)

"The staff are very welcoming and friendly especially Claire on reception, who explained everything to us in great detail. We stayed for one night this visit and had our children come to the hotel to have dinner with us in the restaurant, the food was very enjoyable. We had breakfast in the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on May 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

$116 nightly

$140 total

Jun 14 - Jun 15

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! (2,728 reviews)

"Clean and simple, literally next to the airport."

Reviewed on May 23, 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 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 $43 this week to Essex, and increased to a peak of $2,266. Travelers departing Edinburgh (EDI) managed to bag one-way flights from just $22.

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.

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