How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?

A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 21h 25m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £731. Leeds and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5805 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Leeds to South Africa?

Most travelers choose Leeds/Bradford - Cape Town Intl, Leeds/Bradford - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Leeds/Bradford - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Leeds to South Africa.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Leeds to South Africa as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to South Africa?

Most people fly from Leeds/Bradford (LBA) if they book a flight from Leeds to South Africa. Leeds/Bradford is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Leeds’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Leeds to South Africa?

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

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Round-trip from	£671
One-way from	£326
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£995

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42h 40m total
Leeds to South Africa

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49h 05m total
Leeds to South Africa

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LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 31/1

07:30-10:35

2 stops49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£326

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 7/12

17:20-22:00

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

19:40-09:40

2 stops16h 00m

£671

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 2/4

17:25-15:50

2 stops21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/4

17:00-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

£731

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 31/12

06:00-15:50

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

01:35-21:55

2 stops22h 20m

£731

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 5/12

10:15-15:50

2 stops27h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

01:35-09:40

2 stops34h 05m

£746

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 11/2

06:00-22:00

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/2

19:40-21:55

2 stops28h 15m

£752

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 7/12

15:20-13:30

2 stops20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/12

14:30-22:50

3 stops34h 20m

£772

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 2/4

06:30-21:20

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/4

23:15-09:30

1 stop35h 15m

£772

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 8/11

07:30-12:40

3 stops27h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/11

06:05-14:05

3 stops34h 00m

£789

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 7/12

17:20-06:25

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

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07:30-22:50

1 stop17h 20m

£824

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Leeds to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £688). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,084). 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 South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to South Africa, such as KLM. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,594 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

KLM

7.8

Good

1,594 reviews

KLM

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to South Africa?
Most people fly from Leeds/Bradford (LBA) if they book a flight from Leeds to South Africa. Leeds/Bradford is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Leeds’s city center.
How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?
A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 21h 25m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £731. Leeds and South Africa are separated by a distance of 5805 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Leeds to South Africa?
Most travelers choose Leeds/Bradford - Cape Town Intl, Leeds/Bradford - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Leeds/Bradford - Durban King Shaka Intl when deciding on the best route from Leeds to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Leeds to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Leeds to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Leeds to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Leeds to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £688). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,084). 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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