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Cheap flights from Leeds to South Africa from £495

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — JNB
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Leeds to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Leeds to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 May 2026.

Mon 8/610:05
LBA
-
JNB
2 stops37h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 21/601:15
JNB
-
LBA
2 stops33h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 19/5£760
Mon 8/617:25
LBA
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
KLM
Mon 22/623:15
JNB
-
LBA
1 stop24h 35m
KLM
Deal found 19/5£761
Mon 1/606:30
LBA
-
JNB
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Thu 4/623:15
JNB
-
LBA
1 stop24h 35m
KLM
Deal found 20/5£762
Fri 29/506:50
LBA
-
JNB
3 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/614:30
JNB
-
LBA
3 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/5£784
Mon 8/610:05
LBA
-
JNB
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/623:15
JNB
-
LBA
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£793
Thu 11/610:05
LBA
-
JNB
2 stops37h 10m
Kenya Airways
Sun 14/617:00
JNB
-
LBA
2 stops41h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/5£799
Mon 25/521:10
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£805
Wed 1/721:10
LBA
-
CPT
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/713:15
CPT
-
LBA
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5£811
Fri 29/510:05
LBA
-
JNB
1 stop34h 15m
KLM
Fri 5/623:15
JNB
-
LBA
1 stop24h 35m
KLM
Deal found 24/5£817
Fri 29/506:30
LBA
-
JNB
2 stops27h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/601:15
JNB
-
LBA
2 stops22h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/5£819
Mon 28/910:05
LBA
-
JNB
2 stops23h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 27/1001:35
JNB
-
LBA
2 stops17h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 21/5£822
Wed 1/710:05
LBA
-
CPT
1 stop34h 20m
KLM
Thu 9/723:15
CPT
-
LBA
1 stop24h 35m
KLM
Deal found 21/5£831

Find flight deals from Leeds to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Leeds to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 24 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£760

One-way from

£495

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£653
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 25m total
  • Leeds to South Africa
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16/10
  • 16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Leeds to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£96 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Leeds to South Africa 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 8/6

10:05-00:15

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

01:15-09:30

2 stops33h 15m

£760

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 11/6

10:05-00:15

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

17:00-09:30

2 stops41h 30m

£799

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 1/7

10:05-21:25

1 stop34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

23:15-22:50

1 stop24h 35m

£831

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 19/11

19:45-17:25

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

12:35-16:15

2 stops29h 40m

£854

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 1/7

21:10-17:30

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/7

13:15-20:35

2 stops32h 20m

£866

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 29/9

21:10-04:00

2 stops53h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

14:45-17:15

2 stops27h 30m

£869

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 29/9

21:10-04:00

2 stops53h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

14:45-17:15

2 stops51h 30m

£877

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 8/6

07:55-10:30

2 stops25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

18:00-22:50

3 stops29h 50m

£880

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 20/11

19:45-17:25

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/12

12:35-16:15

2 stops29h 40m

£880

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 18/11

19:45-17:25

2 stops43h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/12

12:35-16:15

2 stops29h 40m

£880

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £345). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £817). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 24 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to South Africa, such as KLM and Etihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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
1,521 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,441 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

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

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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 34h 20m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £831. Leeds and South Africa are separated by a distance of 6185 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?

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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.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £345). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £817). 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 2 airlines flying from Leeds to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Leeds to South Africa. 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 24 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£498Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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KLMCheapest£574Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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