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R6 144+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Jan 3 — Jan 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Leicester in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Leicester
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Leicester. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Thu 4/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Wed 21/113:40MAN - JNB
1 stop30h 25mKLM
Deal found 3/12R11 708
Fri 26/1212:05JNB - MAN
2 stops48h 05mKenya Airways
Mon 12/111:00MAN - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R13 022
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MAN
1 stop18h 36mKLM
Sat 21/220:40MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 2/12R13 346
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 50mLufthansa
Sat 21/215:35MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 2/12R13 381
Tue 23/121:35JNB - MAN
3 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Sun 4/111:00MAN - JNB
2 stops35h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/12R13 671
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Sun 4/16:00MAN - JNB
2 stops32h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/12R13 739
Mon 15/1210:40JNB - MAN
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/211:10MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12R14 319
Thu 4/1217:00JNB - MAN
2 stops29h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 21/113:40MAN - JNB
2 stops19h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R14 575
Sat 13/121:35JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 26/1211:00MAN - JNB
2 stops21h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/12R14 592

Find flight deals to Leicester

Find the latest flights to Leicester in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 December 2025.

Return from

R11 401

One-way from

R6 144

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 319
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 4/2-8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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24/12
  • 24/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 180 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R165 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-12:20

1 stop18h 35m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

12:50-9:30

1 stop18h 40m

R11 401

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:45-10:20

2 stops16h 35m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

17:25-9:30

2 stops38h 05m

R11 486

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:50-6:10

1 stop22h 20m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

8:25-8:20

1 stop21h 55m

R12 442

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

23:59-16:05

2 stops18h 06m

Manchester

Mon 1/6

8:55-21:20

1 stop35h 25m

R12 698

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

19:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

Manchester

Fri 23/1

14:05-10:50

1 stop18h 45m

R12 732

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

12:05-10:10

2 stops48h 05m

Manchester

Mon 12/1

11:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

R13 022

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

23:59-16:35

1 stop18h 36m

Manchester

Sat 21/2

20:40-22:05

1 stop23h 25m

R13 346

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/12

10:40-10:30

2 stops25h 50m

Manchester

Sat 21/2

15:35-9:30

1 stop15h 55m

R13 381

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

22:20-19:15

1 stop21h 55m

Manchester

Sat 2/5

9:50-16:15

1 stop29h 25m

R13 398

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

14:30-7:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Sun 8/2

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

R13 432

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Best time to book a flight to Leicester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Leicester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Leicester

When is the best time to book a flight to Leicester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Leicester, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Leicester?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Leicester takes 18 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Leicester from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Leicester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Leicester should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Leicester?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are British Airways, SWISS and Etihad Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R13 202
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 692
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 597
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R10 966

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

Rainfall in Leicester by month

Plan your trip to Leicester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Leicester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Leicester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Leicester by month

Plan your trip to Leicester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Leicester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Leicester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Leicester. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Leicester. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, andEtihad Airways to the United Kingdom to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 800 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 326 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 612 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 557 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Leicester

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Leicester if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Leicester on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Leicester?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, SWISS is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Leicester.

  • How much is a return flight to Leicester?

    A return flight to Leicester will typically cost around R1 294, however they can be found for as little as R1 290.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Leicester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Leicester, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Manchester have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Manchester can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Manchester?

    Yes. Manchester has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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