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Cheap flights from Leeds to Cape Town from £668

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CPT
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Leeds to Cape Town
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 9 February 2026.

Sun 6/1206:10
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops21h 40m
Air France
Mon 14/1207:55
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops27h 35m
Air France
Deal found 7/2£668
Sun 6/1206:10
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
KLM
Mon 14/1207:55
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops27h 35m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£672
Sat 5/1206:10
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops21h 40m
Air France
Mon 14/1207:55
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops34h 50m
Air France
Deal found 7/2£673
Sun 8/317:20
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/318:05
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£683
Sat 5/1206:10
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/1207:55
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£686
Thu 4/617:25
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Sat 13/623:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop18h 35m
KLM
Deal found 8/2£693
Mon 16/306:05
LBA
-
CPT
3 stops29h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 30/314:25
CPT
-
LBA
3 stops33h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/2£693
Mon 2/310:00
LBA
-
CPT
3 stops25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 23/314:25
CPT
-
LBA
3 stops28h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/2£698
Sun 8/317:20
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 50m
KLM
Sun 15/318:25
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops19h 55m
KLM
Deal found 7/2£703
Thu 4/610:05
LBA
-
CPT
3 stops26h 30m
Kenya Airways
Sat 13/614:20
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops33h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/2£705

Find flight deals from Leeds to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Leeds (LBA) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£683

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£668
8/3-15/3
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 25m total
  • Leeds to Cape Town
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Leeds to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Leeds

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 8/3

17:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

18:05-16:40

2 stops24h 35m

£683

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 4/6

17:25-21:25

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

23:15-16:50

1 stop18h 35m

£693

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/3

06:05-13:35

3 stops29h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

14:25-22:50

3 stops33h 25m

£693

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 8/3

17:20-06:10

1 stop34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

18:25-12:20

2 stops19h 55m

£703

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 2/3

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/3

18:25-12:20

2 stops19h 55m

£771

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 24/3

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

23:45-22:50

2 stops24h 05m

£791

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/3

06:05-12:40

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

07:40-22:50

1 stop16h 10m

£828

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 12/3

06:05-21:55

1 stop13h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

07:55-09:30

2 stops27h 35m

£835

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Deals found on 7/2

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 9 February 2026.
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
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,450 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

    Departing from Leeds to Cape Town will take you 27h. The distance between Leeds and Cape Town is about 6185 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at £606, 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 27% 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?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £433). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £644). 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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Top airline flying from Leeds to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Leeds to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£606Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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