How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?

A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 22h 40m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £723. 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?

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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Deal found 3/9£723

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Round-trip from	£546
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£740

12/10-28/10
4 total stops
66h 05m total
Leeds to South Africa

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LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 12/10

20:40-08:20

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

09:50-15:15

2 stops31h 25m

£546

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 5/12

10:15-10:55

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/12

12:05-16:45

2 stops30h 40m

£723

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 30/9

17:25-00:15

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

12:10-22:50

2 stops35h 40m

£724

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 18/10

06:30-15:50

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

17:00-16:45

2 stops25h 45m

£762

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 11/10

10:05-10:55

2 stops23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

01:35-22:50

2 stops23h 15m

£793

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 12/10

10:05-21:20

1 stop34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

23:59-16:45

1 stop18h 46m

£805

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 18/1

06:00-09:45

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/2

18:25-16:45

2 stops24h 20m

£813

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/11

17:20-13:35

3 stops42h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

14:25-09:40

3 stops45h 15m

£829

LeedsDurban

LBA Leeds/Bradford - DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

LBADUR

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 22/10

06:05-10:35

2 stops27h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 29/10

11:15-20:30

3 stops35h 15m

£870

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 4/11

08:30-10:30

2 stops24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

12:35-12:45

2 stops26h 10m

£880

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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 £692). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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

1,573 reviews

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Reviews

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

7.8

Good

1,573 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,573 reviews

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Reviews

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

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 22h 40m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £723. 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 £692). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,274). 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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