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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights typically cost between R15 432 and R18 316 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 194 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Nov 21).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 455.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How often are flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 29% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Addis Ababa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights typically cost between R15 432 and R18 316 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 194 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Nov 21).

Question 6

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 56m.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 9

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole flight path was viewed by 11 120 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa can take about 23h 30m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R13 692. There are 5227 km between Cape Town and Addis Ababa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at R10 642. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by South African and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R11 124 and R13 831, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R11 454). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R22 792). 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.

Question 14

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CPT to ADD are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Addis Ababa ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is generally R23 950, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 210. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole), you can expect to pay R13 857 for that flight.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 (77%), Asiana Airlines (71%), flynas (58%).

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Consider South African, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ADD?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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 13 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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Addis Ababa from Cape Town? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R13 194
One-way from	R6 912
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R18 316
Good round-trip deal	R8 169 or less
Good one-way deal	R6 626 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 642	AverageR11 395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR11 124	AverageR15 322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 831	AverageR17 334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

Cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa from R6 912

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to ADD?

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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights typically cost between R15 432 and R18 316 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 194 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Nov 21).

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

The most flights from CPT to ADD are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Addis Ababa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Johannesburg (JNB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 84% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R11 455.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Flights via Johannesburg (JNB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 56m.

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Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights typically cost between R15 432 and R18 316 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R13 194 on Qatar Airways (Nov 15–Nov 21).