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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa from R6 998

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ADD
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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 20 May 2026.

Sun 14/619:30
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop27h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/61:50
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R12 130
Sat 19/913:30
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/98:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R12 946
Thu 2/714:15
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop14h 10m
South African
Thu 9/723:30
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
South African
Deal found 18/5R13 279
Sun 7/615:55
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop12h 30m
South African
Sat 13/623:30
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop11h 55m
South African
Deal found 18/5R13 346
Tue 2/611:05
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop17h 20m
South African
Mon 8/68:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop9h 45m
South African
Deal found 18/5R13 362
Tue 2/67:20
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop25h 10m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/610:20
ADD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/5R13 396
Sun 17/519:35
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop24h 10m
South African
Sat 23/58:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop9h 45m
South African
Deal found 16/5R13 529
Fri 29/56:00
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop13h 45m
South African
Mon 1/68:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop13h 30m
South African
Deal found 18/5R13 546
Thu 2/714:25
CPT
-
ADD
2 stops27h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 9/720:00
ADD
-
CPT
2 stops18h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/5R13 912
Sat 12/917:25
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop11h 00m
South African
Wed 23/99:05
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop10h 50m
South African
Deal found 19/5R14 096

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Round-trip from

R12 130

One-way from

R6 998

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R12 929

Good round-trip deal

R11 609 or less

Good one-way deal

R10 084 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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10/8
  • 10/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 45m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R21 626 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 899 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 20 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

7:00-20:45

1 stop12h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 21/6

23:30-13:25

1 stop14h 55m

R13 346

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

17:25-5:25

1 stop11h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 23/9

9:05-18:55

1 stop10h 50m

R14 096

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

18:10-5:25

1 stop10h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 21/6

23:00-22:50

2 stops24h 50m

R15 112

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

18:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 30/8

16:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R16 611

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:50-21:15

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 23/9

23:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R17 245

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/8

15:10-22:35

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 30/8

10:00-8:20

3 stops47h 20m

R17 428

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-21:15

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 9/7

10:00-18:55

3 stops57h 55m

R17 444
Fastest return journey

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 21/6

8:40-14:10

Nonstop6h 30m

R18 944
Cheapest one-way

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/8

7:00-20:45

1 stop12h 45m

R7 014

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/8

19:35-20:45

1 stop24h 10m

R7 898

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R11 513). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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 20 May 2026.

When flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

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 20 May 2026.
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
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

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

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

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

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

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
6,7
Okay
305 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,6

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

7,3

Crew

8,0

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 14 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 17 939 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 12h 45m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 346. There are 5227 km between Cape Town and Addis Ababa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 697. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R11 410 and R12 658, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is South African, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 370. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Addis Ababa for a low price.

  • 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: Malaysia Airlines (56%), flynas (44%), Aegean Airlines (41%).

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

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is generally R12 942, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 567. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole), you can expect to pay R12 946 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R11 513). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 212). 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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