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R6 083+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Jul 22 — Jul 291
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 22 June 2026.

Wed 22/79:45
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 13/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/6R13 513
Fri 24/719:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/811:10
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 529
Wed 25/1113:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops46h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 29/1110:45
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops20h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/6R13 546
Mon 14/918:00
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 19/1017:35
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/6R13 579
Tue 21/717:55
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/910:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 612
Fri 17/720:55
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/98:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/6R13 661
Thu 17/922:20
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop38h 40m
Emirates
Thu 1/1014:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop29h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 17/6R13 677
Sat 25/713:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops33h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/822:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 694
Tue 30/613:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 7/722:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/6R13 743
Fri 11/914:05
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/98:05
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop23h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/6R13 776

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 22 June 2026.

Return from

R13 513

One-way from

R6 083

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 223
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/7-15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R924 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R145 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

13:30-16:30

2 stops28h 00m

Manchester

Sun 19/7

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R15 601
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

15:25-13:20

3 stops22h 55m

Manchester

Wed 14/4

14:00-13:05

2 stops22h 05m

R17 146

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

19:10-7:45

1 stop37h 35m

Manchester

Sat 24/10

14:05-5:35

1 stop38h 30m

R18 313

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

R20 450

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Wed 14/4

18:30-0:05

3 stops28h 35m

R20 549

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

17:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Manchester

Sat 11/7

22:55-9:40

2 stops33h 45m

R24 363

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Mon 20/7

18:30-0:05

4 stops28h 35m

R31 941

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Sat 11/7

18:30-0:05

4 stops28h 35m

R31 958

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

12:30-8:30

4 stops45h 00m

Manchester

Tue 4/8

18:30-13:25

2 stops17h 55m

R32 024

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/7

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Sun 19/7

18:30-11:35

4 stops40h 05m

R33 815

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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 14 hours 25 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 British Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 853
Emirates
Emirates
From R12 501
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 696
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 718

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 22 June 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
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
3 593 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
1 971 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
3 732 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
1 457 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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
8 064 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 593 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

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 630, however they can be found for as little as R347.

  • 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 25 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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