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R6 174+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 24 April 2025.

Return from

R11 754

One-way from

R6 174

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 343
Air France
  • Air France
  • 18/7-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 189 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 827 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025

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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 April 2025.

Tue 11/1123:55JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:15MAN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4R11 623
Sat 7/623:15JNB - MAN
1 stop21h 50mKLM
Sat 14/65:55MAN - JNB
1 stop14h 25mKLM
Deal found 23/4R11 772
Sun 1/69:50JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/69:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R11 995
Wed 7/521:45JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 45mEgyptair
Sun 1/614:30MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 40mEgyptair
Deal found 23/4R12 758
Tue 11/1114:30JNB - MAN
2 stops19h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 18/1117:30MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/4R13 074
Thu 12/623:15JNB - MAN
2 stops24h 05mAir France
Sat 21/618:05MAN - JNB
2 stops26h 15mAir France
Deal found 23/4R13 651
Sat 29/111:15JNB - MAN
2 stops22h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 7/1213:40MAN - JNB
2 stops19h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/4R13 874
Wed 7/519:00JNB - MAN
2 stops27h 50mBrussels Airlines
Wed 14/511:10MAN - JNB
2 stops20h 25mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 22/4R14 153
Tue 9/921:15JNB - MAN
1 stop16h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 30/916:05MAN - JNB
1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/4R15 194
Thu 8/519:10JNB - MAN
1 stop37h 35mEmirates
Sun 11/521:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/4R16 459
Tue 15/719:35JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Wed 30/718:40MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 23/4R17 891
Tue 15/713:55JNB - MAN
1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 31/721:40MAN - JNB
1 stop17h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/4R18 672

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/7

23:15-8:20

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Fri 22/8

14:15-8:30

1 stop17h 15m

R11 754

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

23:15-20:05

1 stop21h 50m

Manchester

Sat 14/6

5:55-21:20

1 stop14h 25m

R11 772

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

9:50-18:55

1 stop34h 05m

Manchester

Sun 8/6

9:15-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

R11 995

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:45-13:30

1 stop16h 45m

Manchester

Sun 1/6

14:30-7:10

1 stop15h 40m

R12 758

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

23:15-22:20

2 stops24h 05m

Manchester

Sat 21/6

18:05-21:20

2 stops26h 15m

R13 651

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/7

1:15-20:05

2 stops19h 50m

Manchester

Wed 20/8

13:45-10:55

2 stops20h 10m

R14 060

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

19:00-21:50

2 stops27h 50m

Manchester

Wed 14/5

11:10-8:35

2 stops20h 25m

R14 153

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/6

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Sat 14/6

18:30-13:05

2 stops17h 35m

R16 310

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

19:10-7:45

1 stop37h 35m

Manchester

Sun 11/5

21:15-20:50

1 stop22h 35m

R16 459

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

19:35-8:05

1 stop13h 30m

Manchester

Wed 30/7

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R17 891

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/4

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Best time to book a flight to Leicester

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Leicester with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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 18 April 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 16 hours 5 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 30 June 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 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 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Leicester, such as Emirates, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 R107, however they can be found for as little as R86.

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

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