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26 Mar — 2 Apr1
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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 24 February 2026.

Tue 10/308:55
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/422:45
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,437
Sun 19/421:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops45h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 26/423:30
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,444
Wed 22/421:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops28h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/523:30
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,461
Thu 14/521:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 26/523:30
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,474
Fri 15/521:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 22/513:10
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,475
Fri 15/521:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops28h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 29/517:35
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops40h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,482
Sun 19/421:05
SYD
-
MAN
2 stops45h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 24/513:10
MAN
-
SYD
2 stops45h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,485
Mon 20/415:40
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop24h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/409:20
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,486
Thu 23/421:30
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop42h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/509:20
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop22h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,500
Mon 27/421:30
SYD
-
MAN
1 stop42h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/609:20
MAN
-
SYD
1 stop35h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,502

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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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 24 February 2026.

Return from

$1,437

One-way from

$672

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,704
10/3-7/4
  • 10/3-7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • Sydney to Manchester
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8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 35m total
  • Sydney to Leicester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

21:30-13:00

1 stop24h 30m

Manchester

Sat 30/5

09:20-06:10

1 stop35h 50m

$1,625

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

15:40-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Manchester

Thu 4/6

09:20-16:50

1 stop22h 30m

$1,633

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

13:00-23:40

3 stops43h 40m

Manchester

Sat 30/5

14:30-06:10

1 stop30h 40m

$1,696

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

16:20-07:55

2 stops26h 35m

Manchester

Sun 15/3

17:25-06:55

2 stops26h 30m

$1,781

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

07:05-09:35

3 stops35h 30m

Manchester

Sat 30/5

17:35-20:30

2 stops41h 55m

$2,020

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

20:45-20:00

1 stop32h 15m

Manchester

Sat 30/5

16:45-06:05

2 stops28h 20m

$2,092

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

20:45-13:10

1 stop25h 25m

Manchester

Mon 7/9

14:55-06:15

1 stop30h 20m

$2,121

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

11:00-10:20

2 stops56h 20m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

05:50-09:00

2 stops42h 10m

$2,280

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

15:40-13:00

1 stop30h 20m

Manchester

Tue 21/4

14:30-16:50

1 stop41h 20m

$2,673

SydneyManchester

SYD - MAN

SYDMAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/4

20:10-07:45

1 stop44h 35m

Manchester

Sun 12/4

14:05-06:25

2 stops31h 20m

$2,830

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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 Sydney to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Leicester, you should look to book at least 25 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 Sydney to Leicester takes 27 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Leicester from other popular cities in Australia 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 Sydney to Leicester are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $1,233
Emirates
Emirates
From $1,609
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $1,139
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,609

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Leicester are Juneyao Airlines, Turkish Airlines and China Eastern.

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 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas 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
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,179 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
997 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,742 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,532 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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, Lufthansa 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 $181, however they can be found for as little as $157.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Leicester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Leicester, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (24 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. Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport By IHG is the closest property to Manchester (0.0 km away from Manchester).

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