£32+ Cheap flights to Leicester

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MAN
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
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 18 February 2026.

Mon 23/219:05
LHR
-
MAN
Nonstop1h 05m
British Airways
Wed 25/209:50
MAN
-
LHR
Nonstop1h 15m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2£64
Wed 11/312:55
LTN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 35m
easyJet
Thu 12/315:10
MAN
-
LTN
1 stop6h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 14/2£68
Sat 14/322:10
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
Ryanair
Sat 21/319:30
MAN
-
STN
1 stop11h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£68
Tue 3/307:00
LTN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 25m
easyJet
Wed 4/306:40
MAN
-
LTN
1 stop3h 20m
easyJet
Deal found 15/2£69
Tue 10/319:25
STN
-
MAN
1 stop11h 35m
Ryanair
Tue 17/310:20
MAN
-
STN
1 stop6h 25m
Ryanair
Deal found 17/2£71
Wed 11/307:00
LTN
-
MAN
1 stop4h 45m
easyJet
Wed 18/306:40
MAN
-
LTN
1 stop3h 20m
easyJet
Deal found 14/2£71
Fri 6/305:50
LTN
-
MAN
1 stop14h 10m
Ryanair
Sat 7/305:45
MAN
-
LTN
1 stop8h 10m
Ryanair
Deal found 16/2£73
Fri 6/321:45
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 05m
Ryanair
Sun 15/315:10
MAN
-
STN
1 stop15h 50m
Ryanair
Deal found 16/2£73
Tue 17/305:55
STN
-
MAN
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/313:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop8h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£74
Fri 6/305:55
STN
-
MAN
1 stop15h 10m
Ryanair
Sat 7/319:30
MAN
-
STN
1 stop15h 00m
Ryanair
Deal found 16/2£74
Tue 31/306:25
STN
-
MAN
1 stop17h 15m
Ryanair
Tue 7/422:45
MAN
-
STN
1 stop9h 05m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£75
Tue 31/309:50
LTN
-
MAN
1 stop13h 50m
Ryanair
Tue 7/422:45
MAN
-
LTN
1 stop10h 30m
Ryanair
Deal found 14/2£76

Find flight deals to Leicester

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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

Return from

£68

One-way from

£32

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£101
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 11/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 45m total
  • London to Manchester
easyJet
  • easyJet
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 35m total
  • London to Leicester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2026

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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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Leicester that are best for you.

Fly from

London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonManchester

LTN - MAN

LTNMAN

London Luton

Wed 11/3

12:55-17:30

1 stop4h 35m

Manchester

Thu 12/3

15:10-21:20

1 stop6h 10m

£68

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Sat 14/3

22:10-08:35

1 stop10h 25m

Manchester

Sat 21/3

19:30-07:00

1 stop11h 30m

£68

LondonManchester

LTN - MAN

LTNMAN

London Luton

Tue 3/3

07:00-17:25

1 stop10h 25m

Manchester

Wed 4/3

06:40-10:00

1 stop3h 20m

£69

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 10/3

19:25-07:00

1 stop11h 35m

Manchester

Tue 17/3

10:20-16:45

1 stop6h 25m

£71

LondonManchester

LTN - MAN

LTNMAN

London Luton

Wed 11/3

07:00-11:45

1 stop4h 45m

Manchester

Wed 18/3

06:40-10:00

1 stop3h 20m

£71

LondonManchester

LTN - MAN

LTNMAN

London Luton

Tue 10/3

20:50-07:25

1 stop10h 35m

Manchester

Tue 17/3

12:35-18:45

1 stop6h 10m

£73

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

21:45-07:50

1 stop10h 05m

Manchester

Sun 15/3

15:10-07:00

1 stop15h 50m

£73

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 17/3

05:55-16:40

1 stop10h 45m

Manchester

Tue 24/3

13:45-22:40

1 stop8h 55m

£74

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Tue 17/3

05:55-16:40

1 stop10h 45m

Manchester

Tue 24/3

07:45-13:50

1 stop6h 05m

£74

LondonManchester

STN - MAN

STNMAN

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

05:55-21:05

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Sat 7/3

19:30-10:30

1 stop15h 00m

£74

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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 London to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Leicester, you should look to book at least 69 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 London to Leicester takes 3 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Leicester from other popular cities in United Kingdom 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 London to Leicester. Price data was last updated on 17 February 2026.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Leicester?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Leicester are British Airways, easyJet and Ryanair.

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 inches 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 18 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ryanair and British Airways to the United Kingdom. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,May 2025

BCN - STN

Departed an hour late, with zero indication that that would be the case, very poor communication / acknowledgement of the delay, with no explanation.

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,May 2025

BCN - STN

Departed an hour late, with zero indication that that would be the case, very poor communication / acknowledgement of the delay, with no explanation.

Entertainment

5.6

Boarding

6.7

Crew

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Food

6.0

Overall

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,May 2025

BCN - STN

Departed an hour late, with zero indication that that would be the case, very poor communication / acknowledgement of the delay, with no explanation.

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, easyJet 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 £29, however they can be found for as little as £13.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Leicester depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Leicester, Belfast offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 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 mi away from Manchester).

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