How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?

A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 22h 40m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £728. 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Leeds/Bradford - Cape Town Intl 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?

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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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Average price	£744

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Mon 2/11

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LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:20-11:25

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LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Mon 12/10

21:10-09:10

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10:15-10:55

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17:00-09:40

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14:05-11:25

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20:05-08:15

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14:05-16:20

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£744

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LBA Leeds/Bradford - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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06:00-08:40

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LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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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 £685). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,249). 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.

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7.8

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1,578 reviews

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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

KLM

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Good

1,578 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 22h 40m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £728. 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Leeds/Bradford - Cape Town Intl 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 £685). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,249). 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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