How long is the flight from Leeds to South Africa?

A quick flight from Leeds to South Africa can take about 33h 45m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £537. 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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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 20 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from Leeds to South Africa

Round-trip from	£531
One-way from	£318
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£1,000

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2 total stops
38h 55m total
Leeds to South Africa

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45h 50m total
Leeds to South Africa

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LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 15/4

22:15-21:05

2 stops45h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£318

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 1/12

10:15-22:00

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

23:55-09:40

1 stop35h 45m

£537

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 14/1

08:30-08:25

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

09:50-20:05

2 stops36h 15m

£644

LeedsPort Elizabeth

LBA Leeds/Bradford - PLZ Port Elizabeth

LBAPLZ

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 1/12

17:20-11:55

2 stops40h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 21/12

15:45-16:45

2 stops27h 00m

£650

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 2/11

06:00-22:00

1 stop14h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

23:59-22:50

1 stop24h 51m

£661

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 2/11

10:15-22:00

1 stop33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/11

13:55-16:45

2 stops28h 50m

£679

Fastest return journey

LeedsCape Town

LBA Leeds/Bradford - CPT Cape Town Intl

LBACPT

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 15/4

17:25-21:25

1 stop27h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£695

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

£721

LeedsJohannesburg

LBA Leeds/Bradford - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

LBAJNB

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 2/11

06:00-15:50

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

01:35-22:50

2 stops23h 15m

£732

LeedsPort Elizabeth

LBA Leeds/Bradford - PLZ Port Elizabeth

LBAPLZ

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 1/12

17:20-11:55

2 stops40h 35m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 22/12

15:45-09:40

2 stops43h 55m

£758

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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 £691). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,194). 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

1,591 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

1,591 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 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 33h 45m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £537. 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 £691). Flying from Leeds to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,194). 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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