R6 797 Find Cheap Flights to Leicester

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Cheap Flights to Leicester

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Leicester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Leicester

Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 30
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9:50 - 18:55JNB-MAN
34h 05m1 stop
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8:25 - 8:20MAN-JNB
21h 55m1 stop
R11 695Etihad Airways
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 12:15JNB-MAN
28h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:25 - 8:20MAN-JNB
21h 55m1 stop
R11 854Etihad Airways
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Sun, Dec 14 - Sat, Mar 14
Lufthansa Logo
19:45 - 8:45JNB-MAN
15h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 - 7:05MAN-JNB
22h 20m1 stop
R12 085Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sat, Mar 14
Lufthansa Logo
10:10 - 23:20JNB-MAN
15h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:45 - 7:05MAN-JNB
22h 20m1 stop
R13 025Lufthansa
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 8:20CPT-MAN
24h 55m1 stop
SWISS Logo
18:45 - 16:45MAN-CPT
20h 00m2 stops
R14 232SWISS
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Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SWISS Logo
9:25 - 17:55CPT-MAN
34h 30m1 stop
SWISS Logo
9:10 - 16:45MAN-CPT
29h 35m2 stops
R14 285SWISS
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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 5
British Airways Logo
18:55 - 8:55CPT-MAN
16h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:50 - 8:05MAN-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
R15 102British Airways
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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 5
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 11:45CPT-MAN
17h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:50 - 8:05MAN-CPT
18h 15m1 stop
R15 155British Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 9
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 7:45CPT-MAN
38h 20m1 stop
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9:50 - 16:50MAN-CPT
30h 00m1 stop
R17 143Emirates
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Oct 26
Emirates Logo
13:05 - 7:45CPT-MAN
19h 40m1 stop
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20:40 - 16:45MAN-CPT
18h 05m1 stop
R18 261Emirates
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
R11 695
Overall average: R13 380
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/10Thu 30/10
JNB – MAN • With 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R6 797
Typical prices: R7 276-10860
Kenya Airways
Mon 22/12
JNB – MAN • With 2 stops
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FAQs - booking Leicester flights

  • How to fly to Leicester?

    You cannot fly directly to Leicester. KAYAK recommends you fly to Manchester (MAN) (109,81 km from Leicester). From there you can hire a car or take a taxi.

  • What airports are near Leicester?

    The closest airport is Birmingham (BHX) (45,65 km). KAYAK recommends you fly to Manchester.

  • How far is Manchester Airport from central Manchester?

    Central Manchester is 14 km away from Manchester Airport.

  • What is the name of Manchester’s airport?

    All flights to Manchester land at Manchester Airport. The airport code is MAN,and it can also be referred to as Manchester or Manchester Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Leicester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Leicester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Leicester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Leicester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Leicester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Leicester with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Leicester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Leicester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Leicester

  • There is no major airport in Leicester. It is instead served by Manchester Airport.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Leicester flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Leicester

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Leicester? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3320 reviews
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
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Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

10,0 ExcellentJohn, Aug 2025DXB - MEL
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Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Well it was a 2h delay flight so that said it all. With very little if any information. Boarding took for ever with long waits at the terminal and then in the finger. To top it off and increase the delay we had to take a bus in Zurich. A trip to forget

The flight did not take place because the flight was canceled and I still have not received a refund for the flight.

The plan was delayed for takeoff by an hour, but we ended up making the landing on time which was a nice surprise.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

Absolutely amazing! Best airline i have flown with, huge difference to United!

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

We are glinting with united , but over all very disappointed

Nothing special.. they could have provided something to eat without a charge

For the price of the ticket it's probably the best service in the world

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

They don’t give information on why a flight is delayed in a timely manner. Very frustrating.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Took a long time to board. A long wait at the but taking us to the plain

Exit row seat that cost extra to book had a bad monitor marked as out of order, so clearly something they should have fixed.

You cancel my flight in the morming and I have only one hour for my transit for Cluj this is not too much

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

Happy and nice crew and the atmosphere is very easy and calm. I got a wonderful travel with UA this time

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

They sat my 2 year old in the seat behind me, separate from myself and my 5 year-old daughter. When I asked them to fix it they told me to speak to the gate agent in London. When I asked in London they told me to talk to the cabin crew. Then a “Supervisor” stuck us in row 39 at the back of the plane when we were originally sitting in row 25/26. They ran out of food which was gross anyway, and the entertain didn’t work the first hour of the flight. Overall terrible experience.

Last minute charge for 1 checked luggage before boarding which wasn’t mentioned when we bought the tickets months ago. It was an unexpected surprise. We had no choice but to pay to board. Most airlines allow your first luggage free.

In-flight service was very good. The entertainment system keeps resetting, it happened at least 7 times.

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