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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R5 962

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ADD
Feb 16 — Feb 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Ethiopia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Ethiopia flight deals. Data was last updated 17 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 453

One-way from

R5 962

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R7 780

Good round-trip deal

R8 056 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 649 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 30m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R9 417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 016 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ethiopia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Ethiopia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2026.

Mon 2/38:20
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/315:45
ADD
-
JNB
3 stops20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R7 453
Mon 2/1112:20
JNB
-
ADD
3 stops15h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/118:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R7 535
Sun 1/38:20
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/315:35
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R7 797
Tue 3/38:20
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/315:45
ADD
-
JNB
3 stops20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R7 977
Fri 16/123:00
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 23/122:45
ADD
-
JNB
3 stops13h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/1R7 993
Tue 3/214:30
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 9/222:45
ADD
-
JNB
3 stops13h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R8 075
Sun 15/29:00
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop10h 45m
South African
Sat 21/223:30
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop13h 10m
South African
Deal found 17/1R11 286
Sun 1/318:10
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop10h 25m
South African
Sun 8/38:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop9h 45m
South African
Deal found 15/1R11 335
Tue 16/618:10
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop10h 15m
South African
Tue 23/623:30
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop9h 50m
South African
Deal found 16/1R11 351
Mon 2/37:00
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop12h 45m
South African
Mon 9/38:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop12h 00m
South African
Deal found 16/1R11 498
Mon 2/310:05
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop9h 40m
South African
Tue 3/38:45
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop9h 45m
South African
Deal found 15/1R11 515
Tue 16/623:30
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop25h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 23/610:20
ADD
-
CPT
2 stops28h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/1R12 039

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Ethiopia 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 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Ethiopia that are best for you.

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Ethiopia

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Price

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/3

15:45-11:35

3 stops20h 50m

R7 453

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 6/3

22:45-11:35

3 stops13h 50m

R7 977

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/2

15:45-11:35

3 stops20h 50m

R7 977

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/2

9:00-20:45

1 stop10h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 21/2

23:30-11:40

1 stop13h 10m

R11 286

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

18:10-5:35

1 stop10h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 8/3

8:45-17:30

1 stop9h 45m

R11 335

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

7:00-20:45

1 stop12h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/3

8:45-19:45

1 stop12h 00m

R11 498

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

10:05-20:45

1 stop9h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 3/3

8:45-17:30

1 stop9h 45m

R11 515

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

14:25-18:45

2 stops27h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/3

10:20-6:00

1 stop20h 40m

R12 072

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/1

15:25-22:50

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 10/2

10:00-18:55

2 stops33h 55m

R12 268

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

12:35-0:15

1 stop34h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 8/3

10:20-11:40

2 stops26h 20m

R13 530

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ethiopia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Ethiopia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R5 241). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 420). 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 ZA to ET?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Ethiopia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Ethiopia. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Ethiopia flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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 17 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Ethiopia delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between South Africa and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 138 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Ethiopia 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?

Wednesday 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 South Africa to Ethiopia flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia. Reviews last updated 17 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with ASKY, South African, andEthiopian Air from South Africa 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.
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,2

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 1
1,9
Poor

Anonymous,Aug 2021

ACC - LFW

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,2

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 1
1,9
Poor

Anonymous,Aug 2021

ACC - LFW

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.
South African
7,3
Good
52 reviews
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,2

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 1
1,9
Poor

Anonymous,Aug 2021

ACC - LFW

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,2

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 1
1,9
Poor

Anonymous,Aug 2021

ACC - LFW

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
290 reviews
ASKY
7,4
Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,4

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,1

Comfort

7,5

Food

7,2

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 1
1,9
Poor

Anonymous,Aug 2021

ACC - LFW

Stay away from flights going through Lome if that is not your final destination. The agents at the Accra airport are also thieves. They held onto my boarding pass for my upgraded ticket which I paid an extra $800; untill I paid $260. for excess baggage, when I was entitled to 3 free because of my upgraded ticket. I could have kept my economy seat and paid only $260, instead I paid $1060!. The agent held onto my boarding pass untill I had paid and had only 20 minutes to clear TSA. Pleasw do not fly Ethiopian Air via Lome to Ghana!!!!. You will regret this very e expensive experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Ethiopia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?

    Ethiopian Air and South African can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia in just under 5h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 20m. South Africa and Ethiopia are separated by a distance of 4065 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Ethiopia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 416. However, be on the lookout for offers from South African and ASKY, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ethiopia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ethiopia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ethiopia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Ethiopia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R5 241). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 420). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Ethiopia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Ethiopia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 487AverageR10 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 736AverageR11 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 808AverageR10 130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR10 888AverageR11 018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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