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R7 020+ Cheap flights to Leicester

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— MAN
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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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 4 March 2025.

Return from

R10 986

One-way from

R7 020

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 462
KLM
  • KLM
  • 14/5-22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Manchester
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Leicester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R26 340 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 769 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in March 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 4 March 2025.

Tue 11/319:35JNB - MAN
1 stop19h 00mLufthansa
Mon 31/36:50MAN - JNB
2 stops24h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/3R8 807
Thu 6/310:10JNB - MAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/38:55MAN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3R9 273
Wed 9/419:35JNB - MAN
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Mon 28/418:40MAN - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSWISS
Deal found 3/3R11 153
Fri 4/49:50JNB - MAN
1 stop22h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 20/49:15MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R11 228
Mon 12/514:30JNB - MAN
2 stops18h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/617:30MAN - JNB
2 stops18h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/3R12 587
Wed 14/518:50JNB - MAN
2 stops16h 30mKLM
Thu 22/513:45MAN - JNB
2 stops17h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/3R12 643
Sun 9/317:20JNB - MAN
2 stops30h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 11/313:40MAN - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 146
Fri 14/319:25JNB - MAN
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 21/317:05MAN - JNB
1 stop15h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/3R13 220
Sun 9/313:20JNB - MAN
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 11/314:05MAN - JNB
1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R13 797
Thu 1/522:20JNB - MAN
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Thu 8/514:05MAN - JNB
1 stop19h 10mEmirates
Deal found 3/3R16 348
Wed 16/43:10JNB - MAN
2 stops28h 20mRwandAir
Thu 24/414:55MAN - JNB
2 stops22h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 3/3R22 214

Find flights to Leicester within your budget

Locate flights to Leicester that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 4 March 2025.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:50-13:25

1 stop19h 35m

Manchester

Thu 22/5

11:10-21:20

1 stop33h 10m

R10 986

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

19:35-8:05

1 stop13h 30m

Manchester

Mon 28/4

18:40-9:20

1 stop13h 40m

R11 153

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/4

9:50-7:05

1 stop22h 15m

Manchester

Sun 20/4

9:15-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

R11 228

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

14:30-8:15

2 stops18h 45m

Manchester

Mon 2/6

17:30-13:05

2 stops18h 35m

R12 587

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

18:50-10:20

2 stops16h 30m

Manchester

Thu 22/5

13:45-8:30

2 stops17h 45m

R12 643

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

10:40-14:50

2 stops30h 10m

Manchester

Fri 21/3

6:25-9:30

2 stops25h 05m

R13 127

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

1:15-22:00

2 stops22h 45m

Manchester

Fri 21/3

13:40-0:15

2 stops32h 35m

R13 146

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

19:25-8:00

1 stop14h 35m

Manchester

Fri 21/3

17:05-10:20

1 stop15h 15m

R13 220

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

22:20-7:45

1 stop34h 25m

Manchester

Thu 8/5

14:05-10:15

1 stop19h 10m

R16 348

JohannesburgManchester

JNB - MAN

JNBMAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/4

3:10-6:30

2 stops28h 20m

Manchester

Thu 24/4

14:55-14:20

2 stops22h 25m

R22 214

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight to Leicester

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights to Leicester

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Leicester including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 28 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Leicester, you should look to book at least 16 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 13 hours 30 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 4 March 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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

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.

  • 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 (13 hours 30 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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