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R5 849+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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 24 July 2026.

Thu 24/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1022:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 638
Tue 28/723:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop21h 50m
KLM
Tue 4/820:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
KLM
Deal found 23/7R13 654
Thu 6/89:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 17/822:35
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R13 687
Thu 3/99:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 26/920:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/7R13 704
Mon 14/913:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 19/1022:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/7R13 721
Tue 15/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1015:05
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7R13 737
Thu 17/1217:00
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops31h 05m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/113:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops24h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/7R13 754
Sat 25/723:15
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop35h 55m
KLM
Tue 4/820:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 30m
KLM
Deal found 22/7R13 803
Tue 15/917:55
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 15/1010:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/7R13 820
Mon 7/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/912:05
MAN
-
JNB
3 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7R13 837

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 24 July 2026.

Return from

R13 638

One-way from

R5 849

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 444
24/9-6/10
  • 24/9-6/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 117 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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JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

18:50-13:15

2 stops19h 25m

Manchester

Sat 29/8

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R15 941

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

22:20-12:00

1 stop38h 40m

Manchester

Sat 12/9

21:20-5:30

1 stop31h 10m

R16 422

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

13:30-9:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Mon 5/10

22:55-9:40

2 stops33h 45m

R17 250

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

22:50-8:15

2 stops34h 25m

Manchester

Sat 24/10

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R17 333

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Thu 10/9

18:30-13:25

2 stops17h 55m

R20 133

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

5:00-8:15

3 stops28h 15m

Manchester

Sun 13/9

18:30-13:25

2 stops17h 55m

R20 647

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/8

5:00-8:30

3 stops28h 30m

Manchester

Fri 14/8

18:30-0:05

3 stops28h 35m

R21 575

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

3:10-6:20

2 stops28h 10m

Manchester

Sat 12/9

14:55-13:25

2 stops21h 30m

R22 752

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/12

14:30-8:20

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Sun 10/1

18:30-0:05

3 stops51h 35m

R23 216

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

2:00-8:15

3 stops31h 15m

Manchester

Sat 12/9

18:30-0:05

3 stops28h 35m

R23 315

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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 18 hours 30 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, Etihad Airways and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 620
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 822
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 798
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 650

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 24 July 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
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
3 637 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
2 019 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
7,3
Good
3 747 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
1 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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
8 132 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 637 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

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 643, however they can be found for as little as R350.

  • 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 (15 hours 35 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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