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R5 747+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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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 16 August 2026.

Mon 30/1119:55 -
2 stops17h 35m
Sat 5/1217:00 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 14/8R13 178
Sun 13/914:05 -
3 stops33h 05m
Sun 20/922:25 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 14/8R13 194
Wed 12/89:45 -
1 stop34h 30m
Wed 19/89:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 11/8R13 227
Sun 27/913:30 -
2 stops33h 20m
Sun 11/1022:55 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 14/8R13 259
Wed 25/110:20 -
1 stop23h 05m
Thu 4/210:45 -
2 stops20h 55m
Deal found 14/8R13 275
Wed 21/109:45 -
3 stops39h 40m
Mon 2/1120:35 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 13/8R13 291
Mon 14/99:45 -
1 stop34h 05m
Mon 19/1020:45 -
1 stop34h 35m
Deal found 15/8R13 308
Tue 20/1014:05 -
3 stops31h 00m
Tue 3/118:00 -
3 stops46h 20m
Deal found 11/8R13 324
Mon 14/913:30 -
2 stops33h 20m
Mon 19/1022:55 -
2 stops33h 45m
Deal found 15/8R13 340
Mon 30/1118:50 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 5/1216:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Deal found 14/8R13 356
Fri 2/1014:05 -
1 stop24h 15m
Fri 9/1020:10 -
2 stops36h 00m
Deal found 14/8R13 389

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 16 August 2026.

Return from

R13 178

One-way from

R5 747

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R14 522
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 30/11-5/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R148 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in August 2026
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

18:50-21:25

1 stop28h 35m

Manchester

Sun 10/1

10:45-9:40

2 stops20h 55m

R13 275

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

13:30-9:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Sun 11/10

13:10-10:30

1 stop20h 20m

R15 121
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Sun 4/10

18:30-13:30

2 stops18h 00m

R17 355

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

13:30-16:30

2 stops28h 00m

Manchester

Mon 5/10

22:55-10:30

1 stop34h 35m

R19 492

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

8:20-8:20

2 stops26h 00m

Manchester

Sun 10/1

18:30-0:05

3 stops51h 35m

R20 334

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

11:40-13:05

3 stops26h 25m

Manchester

Sun 20/9

14:05-16:15

3 stops25h 10m

R22 714
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

14:05-13:20

1 stop24h 15m

R5 780

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:30-15:50

2 stops28h 20m

R6 945

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:45-18:30

3 stops30h 45m

R7 382

JohannesburgManchester

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MAN Manchester

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-6:15

1 stop22h 25m

R7 399

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Leicester

How long is the flight to Leicester?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Leicester takes 13 hours 40 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 Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 353
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 513
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 503
SWISS
SWISS
From R10 502

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are KLM, Ethiopian Air 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 16 August 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
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
SWISS
7,5
Good
2 035 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 738 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
British Airways
6,7
Okay
8 166 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 654 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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, KLM 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 605, however they can be found for as little as R342.

  • 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 (13 hours 40 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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