How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?

A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 25h 35m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £652. 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.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Leeds to South Africa?

Before booking your flight from Leeds to South Africa check out the most popular airlines for this route: KLM, Etihad Airways or Kenya Airways.

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.

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.

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Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Sat 8/1108:00CPT - LBA

1 stop27h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/10£652

Sat 29/1106:10LBA - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Sat 6/1207:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/10£654

Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£677

Sat 29/1111:15LBA - CPT

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1200:30CPT - LBA

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£682

Wed 31/1206:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Wed 21/114:00CPT - LBA

2 stops28h 45mKLM

Deal found 15/10£713

Tue 16/1207:30LBA - JNB

3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/108:20JNB - LBA

3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/10£1,255

Tue 16/1212:50LBA - JNB

1 stop31h 15mKLM

Sun 4/119:20JNB - LBA

2 stops23h 25mKLM

Deal found 17/10£1,420

Best flights from Leeds to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Leeds to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Sat 8/1108:00CPT - LBA

1 stop27h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/10£652

Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£677

Fri 20/217:20LBA - JNB

2 stops40h 50mAir France

Fri 13/319:20JNB - LBA

2 stops28h 35mAir France

Deal found 17/10£770

Sun 22/310:00LBA - JNB

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Sat 11/417:00JNB - LBA

2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Fri 20/206:05LBA - JNB

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Fri 13/319:20JNB - LBA

2 stops28h 35mKLM

Deal found 17/10£660

Sat 29/1111:15LBA - CPT

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1200:30CPT - LBA

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£682

Sat 29/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops21h 40mKLM

Sat 6/1207:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/10£678

Sun 22/306:10LBA - JNB

2 stops26h 45mKenya Airways

Sun 12/401:15JNB - LBA

2 stops22h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Thu 26/306:05LBA - JNB

2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways

Wed 15/417:00JNB - LBA

2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Wed 31/1206:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Wed 21/114:00CPT - LBA

2 stops28h 45mKLM

Deal found 15/10£713

Wed 25/310:00LBA - JNB

2 stops22h 55mKenya Airways

Tue 14/401:15JNB - LBA

2 stops22h 35mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Thu 19/306:05LBA - JNB

1 stop14h 00mKLM

Mon 23/323:59JNB - LBA

1 stop35h 31mKLM

Deal found 14/10£763

Thu 26/306:05LBA - JNB

2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways

Sat 11/412:10JNB - LBA

2 stops35h 40mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Thu 26/306:05LBA - JNB

2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 13/417:00JNB - LBA

2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 15/10£784

Thu 5/312:50LBA - DUR

2 stops43h 50mKLM

Mon 9/310:55DUR - LBA

2 stops37h 00mKLM

Deal found 14/10£961

Last-minute flights from Leeds to South Africa
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Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mKLM

Sat 8/1108:00CPT - LBA

1 stop27h 30mKLM

Deal found 16/10£652

Sat 1/1106:10LBA - CPT

2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1107:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/10£677

Sun 2/1117:20LBA - JNB

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1117:00JNB - LBA

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£2,230

Sun 2/1105:10LBA - JNB

1 stop13h 55mKLM

Sat 8/1119:20JNB - LBA

2 stops28h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/10£4,870

Sat 29/1106:10LBA - CPT

1 stop13h 45mKLM

Sat 6/1207:55CPT - LBA

2 stops27h 35mKLM

Deal found 15/10£654

Sat 29/1111:15LBA - CPT

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/1200:30CPT - LBA

3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10£682

Cheap flight deals from Leeds to South Africa

Round-trip from	£652
One-way from	£353
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£737

KLM
1/11-8/11
3 total stops
53h 05m total
Leeds to South Africa

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22/11
2 total stops
21h 20m total
Leeds to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 1/11

06:10-09:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

08:00-09:30

1 stop27h 30m

£652

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 20/2

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

£660

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 1/11

06:10-09:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

07:55-09:30

2 stops27h 35m

£677

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 29/11

06:10-05:50

2 stops21h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/12

07:55-09:30

2 stops27h 35m

£678

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 29/11

11:15-07:30

2 stops18h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/12

00:30-07:50

3 stops33h 20m

£682

LeedsCape Town

LBA - CPT

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 31/12

06:10-09:45

2 stops25h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/1

14:00-16:45

2 stops28h 45m

£713

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 19/3

06:05-22:05

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

23:59-09:30

1 stop35h 31m

£763

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 20/2

17:20-12:10

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:20-21:55

2 stops28h 35m

£770

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 22/3

10:00-10:55

2 stops22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

17:00-22:50

2 stops30h 50m

£784

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA - JNB

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 22/3

06:10-10:55

2 stops26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

01:15-22:50

2 stops22h 35m

£784

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £351). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Leeds to South Africa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,281 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

284 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,404 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

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 25h 35m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £652. 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 - Durban King Shaka Intl, Leeds/Bradford - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Leeds/Bradford - Cape Town 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to South Africa (average of £351). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £561). 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 3 airlines flying from Leeds to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£527	Average£792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£544	Average£592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	Cheapest£577	Average£719	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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