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R5 330+ Cheap flights to Addis Ababa

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Aug 27 — Sep 31
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Flights to Addis Ababa in 2025

Find the latest flights to Addis Ababa in 2025, 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 22 August 2025.

Return from

R8 765

One-way from

R5 330

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 872
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/9-24/9
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 29/8
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R18 283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 038 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 August 2025.

Sun 21/98:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/915:35ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R8 765
Fri 5/98:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/915:35ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R8 801
Tue 9/98:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/915:35ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R8 818
Mon 1/914:30JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/915:05ADD - JNB
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R8 836
Wed 17/914:30JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 24/915:05ADD - JNB
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R8 978
Sun 5/108:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/1015:05ADD - JNB
2 stops21h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R8 996
Fri 19/912:20JNB - ADD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 26/98:45ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/8R9 102
Sun 24/822:50JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/80:25ADD - JNB
2 stops12h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/8R9 297

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Return

Price

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 24/9

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 765

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 8/9

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 765

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/10

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 10/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 783

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 20/1

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 783

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/11

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 783

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 7/9

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 801

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 16/9

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 818

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 25/9

15:05-11:35

2 stops21h 30m

R8 854

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/8

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R5 330

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R5 436

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

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 32 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 25 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 Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 R322
South African
South African
From R600
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R525
ASKY
ASKY
From R665

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Addis Ababa?

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

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 22 August 2025.
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
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,0

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
43 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,0

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
62 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,0

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
837 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,0

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.
Kenya Airways
6,9
Okay
278 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
43 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Food

7,2

Comfort

7,0

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. 4 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 19 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 R3 171, while return flights cost around R5 228.

  • How much is a return flight to Addis Ababa?

    A return flight to Addis Ababa will typically cost around R295, however they can be found for as little as R295.

  • 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 25 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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