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R5 669+ Cheap flights to Leicester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAN
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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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 14 May 2026.

Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/69:20
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R11 290
Mon 3/89:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 470
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 22/620:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 503
Fri 13/119:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/1113:40
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop16h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R11 684
Wed 5/89:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 750
Thu 6/89:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 27/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 947
Wed 5/89:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 29/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/5R11 980
Sat 4/79:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/820:45
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop34h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R12 161
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
MAN
1 stop22h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/118:25
MAN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/5R12 341
Thu 18/613:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 23/610:40
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R12 604
Mon 1/613:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops45h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 8/622:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/5R12 637
Thu 18/613:30
JNB
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 22/622:55
MAN
-
JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/5R12 686

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 14 May 2026.

Return from

R11 290

One-way from

R5 669

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R13 442
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R1 104 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R172 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

8:45-23:15

1 stop15h 30m

Manchester

Tue 9/6

7:00-6:40

1 stop22h 40m

R13 804

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

13:30-22:25

2 stops33h 55m

Manchester

Sat 20/6

22:55-9:40

2 stops33h 45m

R14 823

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

9:50-6:55

1 stop22h 05m

Manchester

Wed 5/8

9:20-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

R14 987

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-9:35

2 stops45h 05m

Manchester

Wed 24/6

10:40-9:40

2 stops22h 00m

R15 151

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop25h 10m

Manchester

Mon 22/6

21:45-4:00

1 stop29h 15m

R15 760

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

13:30-21:50

2 stops33h 20m

Manchester

Sat 8/8

22:55-9:40

2 stops33h 45m

R18 241

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

19:10-12:00

1 stop17h 50m

Manchester

Sun 7/6

21:20-20:35

1 stop22h 15m

R18 668

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

18:00-9:35

1 stop16h 35m

Manchester

Thu 30/7

22:55-9:40

2 stops33h 45m

R18 701

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

11:40-13:05

3 stops26h 25m

Manchester

Sun 7/6

14:05-16:15

3 stops25h 10m

R19 802

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

14:30-8:30

2 stops19h 00m

Manchester

Tue 9/6

18:30-0:05

3 stops52h 35m

R23 007

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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 19 hours 10 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 Qatar Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R11 154
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R11 776
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 831
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R9 889

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 14 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 439 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
305 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 980 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 572 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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, Turkish Airlines 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 629, 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, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (18 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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