mdw-to-stn

 

The cheapest times to fly from MDW to STN are

  • January 1st to March 25th
  • May 7th to June 17th
  • October 22nd to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MDW to STN is late May. Prices can be as high as $9132 for Tuesday flights during mid December, or as low as $3922 for Friday flights around late May.

 

When to Fly to London

Flying from Chicago, IL (MDW) to London (STN) will usually cost between $4002 to $6538 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late May with an average ticket price of $4269. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $6237. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1968 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $4643 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MDW to STN flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MDW to STN route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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MDW to STN Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the MDW to STN flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.73, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Friday is usually the cheapest day to fly to STN, and Monday the cheapest day to fly back into MDW. Tuesdays are the most expensive days to fly to London, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Chicago. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $556 (11%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Friday and returning a week later will cost an average of $4368. Return trip prices are from the STN to MDW flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MDW to STN can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 8 hour 6 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from MDW to STN while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London

  • 41 miles (66 km) away from STN
  • Usually 88.69% less expensive than STN
  • 1-layover flights available

See MDW to LHR flights

Destination alternative #2: London City Airport (LCY) in London

  • 27 miles (43 km) away from STN
  • Usually 87.59% less expensive than STN
  • 2-layover flights available

See MDW to LCY flights

Destination alternative #3: Bristol Airport (BRS) in Bristol

  • 131 miles (211 km) away from STN
  • Usually 87.59% less expensive than STN
  • 2-layover flights available

See MDW to BRS flights

Destination alternative #4: Humberside Airport (HUY) in Humberside

  • 119 miles (192 km) away from STN
  • Usually 85.82% less expensive than STN
  • 2-layover flights available

See MDW to HUY flights

Destination alternative #5: Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Birmingham

  • 93 miles (150 km) away from STN
  • Usually 84.78% less expensive than STN
  • 2-layover flights available

See MDW to BHX flights

Destination alternative #6: Manchester Airport (MAN) in Manchester

  • 146 miles (235 km) away from STN
  • Usually 85.40% less expensive than STN
  • 1-layover flights available

See MDW to MAN flights

 

Flight Hacking MDW to STN

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from MDW to STN — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Barcelona (MDW > BCN > STN)

  • Price for both tickets: $540
  • Average savings: $4103 (88.37%)

See MDW to BCN flights

Hack #2: Oslo (MDW > OSL > STN)

  • Price for both tickets: $646
  • Average savings: $3998 (86.1%)

See MDW to OSL flights

Hack #3: Copenhagen (MDW > CPH > STN)

  • Price for both tickets: $688
  • Average savings: $3956 (85.19%)

See MDW to CPH flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MDW to STN? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Air France, atlasglobal, Delta, KLM, Lufthansa, SAS, Wideroe, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from London Stansted Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3957 miles or 6368 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MDW to STN?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MDW to STN flight is about 8 hour 6 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and London?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 28 available flights from MDW to STN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code MDW
Origination airport name Chicago Midway International Airport
City Chicago, IL
Country the United States
Latitude 41.8
Longitude -87.8

Return Airport

Destination code STN
Destination airport name London Stansted Airport
City London
Country the United Kingdom
Latitude 51.9
Longitude 0.2

 

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