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R5 602+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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 1 March 2026.

Sun 8/314:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/318:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops16h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R11 045
Sun 8/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/311:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2R11 077
Sun 8/319:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/35:50
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R11 092
Sun 15/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop24h 01m
KLM
Sun 22/320:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
KLM
Deal found 26/2R11 124
Wed 6/514:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 21/518:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R11 188
Sun 8/323:59
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop36h 11m
KLM
Tue 24/313:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 30m
KLM
Deal found 27/2R11 586
Wed 15/414:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops19h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/418:30
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops17h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/3R11 777
Tue 14/413:30
JNB
-
MAN
3 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/413:05
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2R12 000

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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 1 March 2026.

Return from

R11 124

One-way from

R5 777

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 111
KLM
  • KLM
  • 15/3-22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 21m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R955 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Thu 21/5

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R11 188

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Wed 22/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R11 777

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Wed 22/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R13 161

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

13:30-7:45

1 stop19h 15m

Manchester

Wed 22/4

9:50-5:30

1 stop18h 40m

R13 862

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Wed 9/9

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R13 957

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

5:30-8:30

3 stops52h 00m

Manchester

Sun 19/4

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R16 249

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:50-8:30

2 stops34h 40m

Manchester

Fri 24/4

18:30-0:05

3 stops28h 35m

R16 710

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

17:30-8:15

4 stops39h 45m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

18:30-16:20

4 stops44h 50m

R18 875

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

9:50-10:40

3 stops49h 50m

R5 888

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:55-13:10

1 stop23h 15m

R5 984

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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 27 February 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 16 hours 45 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 Emirates.

Emirates
Emirates
From R11 888
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 179
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 455
SWISS
SWISS
From R9 086

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

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

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 1 March 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
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 536 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 888 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
3 745 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
1 420 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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
7 774 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 578, however they can be found for as little as R336.

  • 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 (16 hours 45 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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