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R6 168+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Dec 15 — Dec 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Thu 20/1110:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Thu 27/119:25MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11R11 209
Sun 16/1123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 46mKLM
Sat 22/1120:40MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 25mKLM
Deal found 14/11R11 346
Fri 21/1119:20JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Thu 27/1117:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mAir France
Deal found 14/11R11 363
Mon 1/129:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Tue 9/1213:40MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R11 431
Thu 20/1123:00JNB - MAN
2 stops34h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 27/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops16h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/11R11 482
Thu 27/1123:59JNB - MAN
1 stop24h 01mKLM
Sat 6/1211:00MAN - JNB
1 stop33h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/11R11 687
Sun 30/119:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1219:55MAN - JNB
1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/11R11 858
Fri 28/119:50JNB - MAN
1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 25/18:25MAN - JNB
1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/11R11 978
Fri 21/1119:20JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 50mAir France
Fri 28/1117:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mAir France
Deal found 14/11R11 995
Fri 21/1119:20JNB - MAN
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1117:05MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R12 029
Fri 21/1114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 00mEthiopian Air
Fri 28/1118:30MAN - JNB
2 stops23h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/11R12 046

Flights to Leicester in 2025

Find the latest flights to Leicester in 2025, 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 15 November 2025.

Return from

R11 431

One-way from

R6 168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R11 892
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R167 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in November 2025
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

23:59-22:00

1 stop24h 01m

Manchester

Sat 6/12

20:40-22:05

1 stop23h 25m

R11 687

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

23:59-12:45

1 stop14h 46m

Manchester

Sun 7/12

13:40-22:05

1 stop30h 25m

R11 687

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

10:10-23:20

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Tue 24/3

18:45-10:30

1 stop13h 45m

R12 456

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-10:20

2 stops26h 30m

Manchester

Thu 29/1

6:10-8:20

2 stops24h 10m

R12 764

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

17:00-22:00

3 stops31h 00m

Manchester

Sun 7/12

13:40-15:50

2 stops24h 10m

R12 815

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

1:35-20:05

2 stops20h 30m

Manchester

Sat 6/12

9:05-10:55

2 stops23h 50m

R12 815

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

1:35-10:10

3 stops34h 35m

Manchester

Thu 29/1

9:05-0:25

2 stops37h 20m

R12 832

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

1:35-20:05

2 stops20h 30m

Manchester

Tue 24/3

11:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

R13 088

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

1:15-20:05

2 stops19h 50m

R6 578

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/12

12:05-10:10

2 stops48h 05m

R6 613

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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 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Leicester, you should look to book at least 72 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 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Leicester?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Leicester should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Leicester?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are SWISS, British Airways and Etihad Airways.

Emirates
Emirates
From R13 316
SWISS
SWISS
From R7 421
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From R8 241
British Airways
British Airways
From R12 628

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Leicester are SWISS, Lufthansa and Air France.

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 15 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, SWISS, 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
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 785 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 300 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Lufthansa
6,8
Okay
7 572 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 524 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 411 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 296, however they can be found for as little as R1 291.

  • 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 (15 hours 10 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. Airport Inn Manchester is the closest property to Manchester (0,0 km away from Manchester).

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