Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa Bole are usually found in January or February, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) 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 4 October 2026.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R6 168 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa (average of R8 239). Flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 900). 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 JNB to ADD?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg 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 4 October 2026.
When flying from Johannesburg 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.
Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa
Explore weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 October 2026.
The most flights from ZA1 to ADD are scheduled on a Friday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).
How often are flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa delayed?
About 23% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights?
Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.
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 4 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with South African,ASKY, andEthiopian Air
from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa from Johannesburg?
For a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, you will be flying into Bole. Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is just 7,7 km from the centre vof the city. Bole is the only Addis Ababa airport and it handles 21 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. 3 airlines have flights to Addis Ababa Bole from Johannesburg on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa round-trip?
Ethiopian Air, at R7 343, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and ASKY. These flights start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 478. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and ASKY, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa for a low price.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa on time: Pakistan International Airlines (92%), flynas (62%), ASKY (62%).
What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R3 600. While the most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Addis Ababa Bole) can be booked for R9 086 on average, our data indicates R22 002 when flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa (average of R8 239). Flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 900). 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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