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R5 779+ Cheap flights to Addis Ababa

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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May 28 — Jun 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Addis Ababa in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Addis Ababa
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Addis Ababa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Sun 26/422:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/50:25
ADD
-
JNB
2 stops12h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R8 272
Thu 30/422:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Wed 6/523:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Deal found 27/4R8 916
Fri 1/522:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Sun 10/58:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Deal found 23/4R8 932
Mon 25/512:30
JNB
-
ADD
3 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 1/69:05
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R8 966
Thu 4/622:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Thu 11/623:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Deal found 24/4R8 999
Thu 28/522:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Sat 4/723:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Deal found 27/4R9 015
Wed 6/55:30
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop13h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/515:35
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R9 048
Tue 28/422:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Wed 6/58:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Deal found 25/4R9 065
Fri 1/514:30
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 15m
South African
Sun 3/58:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Deal found 23/4R9 081
Wed 10/614:30
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 15m
South African
Wed 17/68:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Deal found 26/4R9 098
Thu 21/514:30
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 15m
South African
Thu 28/523:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Deal found 27/4R9 114
Wed 6/522:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Fri 8/58:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Deal found 27/4R9 131

Find flight deals to Addis Ababa

Find the latest flights to Addis Ababa in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 April 2026.

Return from

R8 966

One-way from

R5 779

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 015
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
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South African
  • South African
  • 15/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

5:30-19:55

1 stop13h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 17/6

9:05-13:25

Nonstop5h 20m

R9 246

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/8

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 18/8

10:00-0:05

1 stop15h 05m

R9 246

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 30/7

10:00-0:05

1 stop15h 05m

R9 246
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 12/6

9:50-16:50

1 stop8h 00m

R9 362

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

12:30-14:55

2 stops25h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 15/6

9:05-13:25

Nonstop5h 20m

R10 452

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 3/7

0:25-12:35

3 stops13h 10m

R10 518

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 28/5

15:40-11:35

3 stops20h 55m

R10 947

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

12:30-18:05

3 stops28h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 31/5

0:25-12:35

3 stops13h 10m

R13 424

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

12:30-6:45

2 stops17h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 11/6

8:45-0:05

2 stops16h 20m

R13 919
Cheapest one-way

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

5:30-21:20

2 stops14h 50m

R8 454

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Addis Ababa

When is the best time to book a flight to Addis Ababa?

The price you pay for your flight to Addis Ababa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Addis Ababa?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa takes 5 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Addis Ababa from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Addis Ababa

The most flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are scheduled on a Friday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Addis Ababa?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R6 354
South African
South African
From R7 835
ASKY
ASKY
From R10 919
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R10 600

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air, South African and ASKY.

Rainfall in Addis Ababa by month

Plan your trip to Addis Ababa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Addis Ababa ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Addis Ababa when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Addis Ababa by month

Plan your trip to Addis Ababa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Addis Ababa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Addis Ababa. 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 Addis Ababa. Reviews last updated 28 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with South African,ASKY, andEthiopian Air to Ethiopia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
ASKY
7,5
Good
67 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
60 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,6

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

The flight was delayed by 2 hours due to a mechanical fault. I missed my connecting flight and South African Airways has refused to compensate me. I have to pay at least $900 to change my original ticket on KLM for the next segment.

FAQs about flying to Addis Ababa

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa?

    Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 7,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Addis Ababa. 3 airlines have flights to Bole from Johannesburg on a daily basis. Booking flights to Addis Ababa Bole should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 27 flights from Johannesburg per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Addis Ababa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Addis Ababa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Addis Ababa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa?

    Addis Ababa Bole is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Addis Ababa. One-way flights to Addis Ababa Bole typically cost R2 310, while return flights cost around R4 416.

  • How much is a return flight to Addis Ababa?

    A return flight to Addis Ababa will typically cost around R30 152, however they can be found for as little as R4 416.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Addis Ababa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Addis Ababa, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Addis Ababa Bole have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Addis Ababa Bole can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole?

    Yes. Addis Ababa Bole has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bertukanama Guesthouse is the closest property to Addis Ababa Bole (0,0 km away from Addis Ababa Bole).

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