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Cheap flights from Leeds to Cape Town from £545

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CPT
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Fri 1/510:05
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
KLM
Fri 8/523:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop35h 15m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£787
Tue 9/614:40
LBA
-
CPT
3 stops21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/616:35
CPT
-
LBA
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£806
Tue 9/617:25
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Tue 16/623:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop35h 15m
KLM
Deal found 25/4£815
Fri 1/517:25
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops51h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/523:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£823
Thu 11/620:05
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:15
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£854
Thu 11/617:25
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop27h 00m
KLM
Thu 18/623:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop35h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/4£858
Fri 12/621:10
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/619:30
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£873
Thu 26/1116:45
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1218:55
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£877

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£806

One-way from

£545

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,104
9/6-16/6
  • 9/6-16/6
  • 6 total stops
  • 51h 25m total
  • Leeds to Cape Town
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  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 35m total
  • Leeds to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 11/6

17:25-21:25

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

23:15-09:35

1 stop35h 20m

£858

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 9/6

17:25-12:40

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

23:15-09:30

1 stop35h 15m

£871

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 12/6

21:10-13:10

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 19/6

19:30-08:15

2 stops37h 45m

£873
Fastest return journey

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 11/6

06:05-13:25

3 stops30h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

16:35-17:30

2 stops25h 55m

£892

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 7/6

08:45-13:10

2 stops27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

13:15-08:15

2 stops44h 00m

£926

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 2/6

10:05-13:35

3 stops26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

14:20-09:30

2 stops44h 10m

£971

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 2/6

21:10-13:10

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

19:30-15:35

2 stops45h 05m

£983

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 7/6

17:25-12:40

2 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/6

23:15-09:30

1 stop35h 15m

£1,002
Cheapest one-way

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 8/5

19:35-13:10

2 stops40h 35m

£545

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 10/7

21:10-17:30

2 stops43h 20m

£1,036

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Cape Town

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 £649). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,387). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Leeds to Cape Town?

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 28 April 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
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Leeds to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    Currently priced at £616, 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 29% 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?

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Cape Town (average of £649). Flying from Leeds to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,387). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£616Average£859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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