How long is the flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia in just under 22h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 15m. South Africa and Ethiopia are separated by a distance of 5227 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 450. 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.

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).

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R8 210). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 613). 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?

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 31% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

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 (17 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Ethiopia delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between South Africa and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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?

Monday 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 25% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Ethiopia is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?
Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia in just under 22h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 15m. South Africa and Ethiopia are separated by a distance of 5227 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 450. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R8 210). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R11 613). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR7 327	AverageR13 219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	CheapestR7 923	AverageR12 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
ASKY	CheapestR10 981	AverageR11 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 992	AverageR11 356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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 7 November 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 31% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

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 (17 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Ethiopia delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between South Africa and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 122 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?

Monday 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 25% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Ethiopia is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 31 October 2026.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

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.

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