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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa from R5 649

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ADD
Dec 17 — Dec 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 November 2025.

Wed 31/1220:25CPT - ADD
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/110:20ADD - CPT
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R13 790
Tue 30/1220:25CPT - ADD
2 stops12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/119:35ADD - CPT
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R14 046
Wed 31/1212:20CPT - ADD
2 stops53h 25mKenya Airways
Wed 7/110:20ADD - CPT
2 stops26h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/11R14 080
Tue 30/1218:10CPT - ADD
1 stop10h 25mSouth African
Tue 6/123:30ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 15/11R14 711
Wed 31/1214:15CPT - ADD
1 stop14h 20mSouth African
Sun 11/18:45ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 45mSouth African
Deal found 16/11R14 882
Wed 31/1214:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/17:30ADD - CPT
Nonstop6h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R14 967
Wed 31/1214:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/18:15ADD - CPT
Nonstop6h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R15 001
Tue 30/1215:25CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/17:30ADD - CPT
Nonstop6h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R15 070

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 790

One-way from

R5 649

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 189

Good round-trip deal

R10 145 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 365 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 31/12-11/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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25/12
  • 25/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 55m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R17 892 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 707 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 November 2025.
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Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

20:25-18:45

2 stops45h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 11/1

10:20-11:40

2 stops26h 20m

R13 790

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

20:25-9:30

2 stops12h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 6/1

19:35-22:05

1 stop27h 30m

R14 046

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

12:20-18:45

2 stops53h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 7/1

10:20-11:40

2 stops26h 20m

R14 080

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

15:55-5:35

1 stop12h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 8/1

8:45-19:45

1 stop12h 00m

R14 472

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

18:10-5:35

1 stop10h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 6/1

23:30-8:20

1 stop9h 50m

R14 711

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

15:25-22:50

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 8/1

7:30-13:00

Nonstop6h 30m

R14 865

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 11/1

7:30-13:00

Nonstop6h 30m

R14 967

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/12

15:25-22:50

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 6/1

7:30-13:00

Nonstop6h 30m

R15 070

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/1

20:25-18:45

2 stops21h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 8/1

20:00-23:35

2 stops52h 35m

R15 104

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

19:50-20:45

1 stop23h 55m

R5 649

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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R10 632). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 107). 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 CPT to ADD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 17 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with South African, Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Cape Town to Addis Ababa 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
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

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
7,5
Good
46 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

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
896 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

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
287 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,9

Entertainment

6,3

Food

7,1

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Boarding

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    You will need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole if you want to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Bole (ADD) on a regular basis. There are 11 flights to Addis Ababa from the Cape Town airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CPT to ADD to be around 6h 25m.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole flight path was viewed by 31 017 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    A quick flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa can take about 53h 25m. Kenya Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R14 080. There are 5227 km between Cape Town and Addis Ababa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa round-trip?

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at R10 704. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R11 771 and R12 887, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Addis Ababa on time: Asiana Airlines (57%), Malaysia Airlines (57%), Aegean Airlines (55%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is generally R19 248, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 695. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole), you can expect to pay R13 790 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa 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 Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R10 632). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R13 107). 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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