What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 99% of one-stop itineraries from Leeds to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £485.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Leeds to Cape Town?

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 43m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Leeds to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 38m.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

Departing from Leeds to Cape Town will take you 33h 50m. The distance between Leeds and Cape Town is about 6185 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Leeds to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at £563, KLM will fly you from Leeds to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Leeds to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Leeds to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Leeds to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Leeds to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Leeds to Cape Town.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£696+ Cheap Flights from Leeds to Cape Town

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£644

1/11-8/11
4 total stops
58h 20m total
Leeds to Cape Town

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Sat 1/1111:15LBA - CPT

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£696

Sat 1/1110:05LBA - CPT

1 stop33h 50mKLM

Sat 8/1108:00CPT - LBA

1 stop15h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9£723

Fri 10/1006:20LBA - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£955

Fri 10/1017:25LBA - CPT

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Deal found 16/9£1,108

Tue 16/1210:05LBA - CPT

2 stops17h 45mKLM

Wed 31/1223:45CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 10mKLM

Deal found 16/9£1,371

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Sat 1/1111:15LBA - CPT

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£696

Sat 1/1110:05LBA - CPT

1 stop33h 50mKLM

Sat 8/1108:00CPT - LBA

1 stop15h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9£723

Sat 24/110:00LBA - CPT

3 stops25h 35mKenya Airways

Fri 13/214:25CPT - LBA

3 stops45h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£980

Fri 10/1006:20LBA - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£955

Sat 24/110:00LBA - CPT

3 stops25h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 12/214:25CPT - LBA

3 stops33h 30mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£980

Fri 23/106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops37h 55mKenya Airways

Thu 12/214:25CPT - LBA

3 stops45h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£980

Fri 10/1017:25LBA - CPT

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Deal found 16/9£1,108

Mon 9/210:00LBA - CPT

3 stops25h 35mKenya Airways

Mon 16/214:25CPT - LBA

3 stops28h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/9£985

Fri 2/110:00LBA - CPT

2 stops17h 50mKLM

Mon 12/107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Deal found 17/9£1,134

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Fri 10/1006:20LBA - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£955

Fri 10/1017:25LBA - CPT

1 stop27h 00mKLM

Fri 17/1023:15CPT - LBA

1 stop24h 35mKLM

Deal found 16/9£1,108

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 1/11

11:15-21:55

2 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

07:55-07:35

2 stops25h 40m

£696

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 1/11

10:05-21:55

1 stop33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

08:00-21:55

1 stop15h 55m

£723

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 10/10

06:20-10:55

2 stops27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

23:15-22:50

1 stop24h 35m

£955

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 24/1

10:00-13:35

3 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

14:25-09:30

3 stops45h 05m

£980

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 24/1

10:00-13:35

3 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

14:25-21:55

3 stops33h 30m

£980

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 23/1

06:10-22:05

2 stops37h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/2

14:25-09:30

3 stops45h 05m

£980

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 9/2

10:00-13:35

3 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

14:25-16:45

3 stops28h 20m

£985

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 10/10

17:25-21:25

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/10

23:15-22:50

1 stop24h 35m

£1,108

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 2/1

10:00-05:50

2 stops17h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

07:55-09:30

2 stops27h 35m

£1,134

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Leeds to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LBA to CPT?

It’s typically best to fly out from Leeds to Cape Town in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM from Leeds to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

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How long is the flight from Leeds to Cape Town?
Departing from Leeds to Cape Town will take you 33h 50m. The distance between Leeds and Cape Town is about 6185 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Leeds to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at £563, KLM will fly you from Leeds to Cape Town and back. In addition to KLM, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Leeds to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Leeds to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Leeds to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Leeds to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £831). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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