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R5 546+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Leicester in 2026

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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 27 January 2026.

Sat 7/220:15
JNB
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MAN
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/36:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R11 189
Wed 4/223:59
JNB
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MAN
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
Tue 10/213:40
MAN
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JNB
1 stop30h 25m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R11 205
Wed 4/29:50
JNB
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MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/420:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/1R11 221
Tue 10/223:59
JNB
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MAN
1 stop14h 46m
KLM
Fri 20/25:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R11 237
Wed 13/58:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Sat 23/517:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1R11 349
Sat 7/29:50
JNB
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MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/319:55
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1R11 365
Sat 7/220:15
JNB
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MAN
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1R11 413
Fri 6/219:45
JNB
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MAN
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/411:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1R11 477
Thu 5/223:59
JNB
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MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Sun 5/420:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
KLM
Deal found 26/1R11 526
Fri 13/219:20
JNB
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MAN
2 stops19h 25m
KLM
Fri 20/25:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
KLM
Deal found 25/1R11 542
Tue 10/219:20
JNB
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MAN
1 stop16h 50m
Air France
Fri 20/217:05
MAN
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JNB
2 stops27h 00m
Air France
Deal found 26/1R11 606

Find flight deals to Leicester

Find the latest flights to Leicester in 2026, 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 27 January 2026.

Return from

R11 093

One-way from

R5 546

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 840
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 6/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 038 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-8:20

1 stop34h 21m

Manchester

Wed 1/4

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R11 526

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

Manchester

Sat 4/4

17:30-21:20

1 stop26h 50m

R11 814

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-10:10

1 stop36h 11m

Manchester

Wed 1/4

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R12 231

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-8:20

1 stop34h 21m

Manchester

Mon 30/3

8:55-21:20

1 stop35h 25m

R12 279

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

23:59-8:20

1 stop34h 21m

Manchester

Sat 4/4

17:30-21:20

1 stop26h 50m

R12 616

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Thu 2/4

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R12 920

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:45-21:35

2 stops27h 50m

Manchester

Thu 2/4

6:05-8:35

2 stops25h 30m

R13 016

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

8:20-7:30

2 stops25h 10m

Manchester

Wed 18/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

R13 064

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

23:00-7:30

2 stops34h 30m

Manchester

Thu 19/3

18:30-13:05

2 stops16h 35m

R13 064

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-15:50

1 stop22h 45m

Manchester

Wed 11/3

16:50-10:50

1 stop16h 00m

R13 161

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Best time to book a flight to Leicester

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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 23 January 2026.

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 14 hours 5 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Leicester?

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

Emirates
Emirates
From R12 239
British Airways
British Airways
From R11 876
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 538
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 553

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.

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 27 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, andQatar 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
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
SWISS
7,6
Good
1 861 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 377 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 702 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 589, however they can be found for as little as R339.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Leicester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Leicester, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (14 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. Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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