How popular is this Cape Town to Ethiopia flight route?

The Cape Town Intl to Ethiopia flight path was viewed by 13 140 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 Ethiopia?

For as low as R12 512, Kenya Airways can have you in Ethiopia from Cape Town in 18h. There are 5227 km between Cape Town and Ethiopia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ethiopia, 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).

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

On average you can expect to pay R24 182 for a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia. The cheapest flight overall is R6 339 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole) is currently priced at R13 441.

What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia consider choosing Malaysia Airlines(75%), Asiana Airlines(74%) or flynas(62%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

When booking a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia, you may want to consider flying on South African, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

For a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Ethiopia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia (average of R11 070). Flying from Cape Town to Ethiopia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 222). 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 ET?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Ethiopia

The most flights from CPT to ET0 are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Ethiopia 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?

Wednesday 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 Ethiopia flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

See what other customers who have flown with South African,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Cape Town 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.

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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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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?
For a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre of the city.
How popular is this Cape Town to Ethiopia flight route?
The Cape Town Intl to Ethiopia flight path was viewed by 13 140 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 Ethiopia?
For as low as R12 512, Kenya Airways can have you in Ethiopia from Cape Town in 18h. There are 5227 km between Cape Town and Ethiopia.
What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Ethiopia?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia consider choosing Malaysia Airlines(75%), Asiana Airlines(74%) or flynas(62%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?
On average you can expect to pay R24 182 for a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia. The cheapest flight overall is R6 339 while the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole) is currently priced at R13 441.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Ethiopia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia (average of R11 070). Flying from Cape Town to Ethiopia in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 222). 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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Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 285	AverageR11 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR10 752	AverageR14 685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 562	AverageR15 989	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia as you normally would.

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The most flights from CPT to ET0 are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Ethiopia 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?

Wednesday 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 Ethiopia flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 30% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

See what other customers who have flown with South African,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Cape Town 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.

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How popular is this Cape Town to Ethiopia flight route?

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

What are the most reliable airlines from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Ethiopia?

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

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

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