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Cheap flights from Leeds to Cape Town from £749

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LBA — CPT
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
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Sun 5/5

Cheap 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 23 April 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£766

Round-trip from

£644
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From Leeds/Bradford to Cape Town Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Leeds to Cape Town?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 37% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 17% on flights from Leeds to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £664. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £697.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Leeds. Users have commonly found prices around £849 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £537. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Leeds to Cape Town (LBA - CPT)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Leeds to Cape Town at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Leeds to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Leeds and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Kenya Airways flights travelling from Leeds to Cape Town. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 18/910:05LBA - CPT
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£770
Mon 16/910:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 5/1014:05CPT - LBA
2 stops33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£833
Thu 12/910:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1023:00CPT - LBA
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£872
Sat 14/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 7/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£901
Wed 18/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 1/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£940
Sat 14/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops32h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£965
Sat 14/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1023:00CPT - LBA
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£1,003
Sat 14/910:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Tue 1/1023:00CPT - LBA
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£1,071
Wed 29/510:05LBA - CPT
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 5/614:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£1,096

Cheap KLM flights from Leeds to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Leeds and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced KLM flights we've found at this time heading from Leeds to Cape Town. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 29/517:20LBA - CPT
1 stop27h 05mKLM
Wed 5/623:15CPT - LBA
1 stop35h 15mKLM
Deal found 21/4£883
Wed 29/506:20LBA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Wed 5/623:15CPT - LBA
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Deal found 22/4£919
Tue 23/706:20LBA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Tue 13/823:15CPT - LBA
1 stop35h 20mKLM
Deal found 21/4£1,025

Cheap Leeds to Cape Town flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Leeds to Cape Town specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Prices were last updated on 23 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Leeds to Cape Town in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 29/508:45LBA - CPT
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:00CPT - LBA
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£749
Wed 29/506:20LBA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Wed 5/623:15CPT - LBA
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Deal found 22/4£919
Wed 29/506:20LBA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:00CPT - LBA
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£940
Wed 29/506:20LBA - CPT
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:00CPT - LBA
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£1,083
Wed 29/510:05LBA - CPT
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 5/614:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£1,096

Leeds to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Leeds and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Leeds to Cape Town in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 29/508:45LBA - CPT
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/613:00CPT - LBA
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£749
Wed 18/910:05LBA - CPT
2 stops34h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£770
Mon 16/917:20LBA - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£824
Mon 16/910:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Sat 5/1014:05CPT - LBA
2 stops33h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£833
Thu 12/910:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Thu 3/1023:00CPT - LBA
2 stops35h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£872
Wed 18/917:20LBA - CPT
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£887
Sat 14/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 7/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops51h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£901
Wed 29/506:20LBA - CPT
1 stop14h 05mKLM
Wed 5/623:15CPT - LBA
1 stop23h 45mKLM
Deal found 22/4£919
Wed 18/906:20LBA - CPT
3 stops30h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 1/1014:30CPT - LBA
3 stops44h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£940

One-way flights to Cape Town from Leeds

Search for one-way flight options from Leeds to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Users travelling one-way from Leeds to Cape Town can select one of these great deals. Those needing a return flight from Leeds to Cape Town can use the search form above.
Tue 1/1008:45LBA - CPT
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£789
Tue 1/1010:05LBA - CPT
3 stops26h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/4£828

Find flights from Leeds to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Leeds to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 928,330 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.

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£749 - £1,034

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Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 29/5

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops27h 30m

£749

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 18/9

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/10

3 stops44h 00m

£770

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/9

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/10

3 stops51h 20m

£824

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 29/5

2 stops36h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops27h 30m

£826

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/9

3 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 5/10

2 stops33h 15m

£833

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 12/9

3 stops26h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/10

2 stops35h 30m

£872

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 29/5

1 stop27h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop35h 15m

£883

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 29/5

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

1 stop23h 45m

£919

Leeds/BradfordCape Town Intl

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 16/9

2 stops25h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/10

2 stops31h 10m

£1,034

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Deals found on 22/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Leeds to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 53 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Leeds to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Leeds to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Leeds to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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.
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Average price of flights to Cape Town by month

Plan your trip from Leeds to Cape Town by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Leeds to Cape Town is currently £809 while a return flight costs £857. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £795). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,102). 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.

January

£711

February

£744

March

£727

April

£665

May

£643

June

£674

July

£892

August

£747

September

£731

October

£774

November

£691

December

£772

Temperature and rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

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 23 April 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Kenya Airways, KLM and Qatar Airways from Leeds to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,489 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Kenya Airways
7.2
Good
381 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,634 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Leeds to Cape Town for under £800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Leeds to Cape Town for under £800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £749, but on average you can expect to pay £914.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Leeds to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at £770, Kenya Airways will fly you from Leeds to Cape Town and back. In addition to Kenya Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £883 and £1,034, respectively. These flights start at 9% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does LBA to CPT mean?

    LBA and CPT are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LBA to CPT refers to a flight route from Leeds/Bradford Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Leeds to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Leeds to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Leeds to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Leeds to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Leeds to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Leeds to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Leeds to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The Leeds to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 22/4.

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Top airline flying from Leeds to Cape Town

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KLMCheapest£691Average£877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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