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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R4 319

JNB — ADD
Oct 7 — Oct 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ethiopia

Sun 18/1012:30 -
3 stops24h 50m
Sun 25/1015:35 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 3/9R8 398
Mon 26/1014:30 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Tue 27/100:25 -
3 stops19h 50m
Deal found 2/9R8 844
Tue 29/128:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Mon 4/10:25 -
3 stops19h 50m
Deal found 2/9R8 860
Thu 8/108:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Wed 14/100:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 4/9R8 876
Tue 10/1123:00 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Mon 16/110:25 -
3 stops19h 50m
Deal found 3/9R8 892
Sat 31/108:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Sat 7/1115:05 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 2/9R9 131
Tue 8/98:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Mon 14/90:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 3/9R9 195
Thu 17/917:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Tue 17/1119:45 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 2/9R9 274
Sat 3/1014:30 -
Nonstop5h 15m
Fri 27/110:25 -
3 stops19h 50m
Deal found 3/9R9 306
Tue 15/922:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Tue 22/915:05 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 6/9R9 322
Fri 2/1014:25 -
2 stops18h 00m
Fri 9/1020:00 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 2/9R10 804
Mon 19/1014:25 -
2 stops27h 35m
Mon 26/1010:20 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 4/9R12 446

Find flight deals from South Africa to Ethiopia

Round-trip from

R8 398

One-way from

R4 319

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 605

Good round-trip deal

R7 013 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 320 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R3 953 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 226 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 446

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/11

19:50-14:45

1 stop17h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 737

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

19:00-5:25

1 stop9h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 753

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

7:10-7:40

2 stops23h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 852

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

5:00-21:10

2 stops15h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 761

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

12:30-4:45

3 stops15h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 777

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

13:50-21:15

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 872

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:50-21:15

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 191

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

12:30-14:20

3 stops24h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 25/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 398

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

14:25-9:30

2 stops18h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 306

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R7 936). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 577). 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 29% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Thursday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Ethiopia delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between South Africa and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 125 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 26% 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 86 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

See what other customers who have flown with South African,ASKY, 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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

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.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

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.
ASKY
7,6
Good
61 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 040 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

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.
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,5

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Reviews

1 / 2
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

LUN - JNB

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 18h. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 50m. 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 318. 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 R7 936). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 577). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 092AverageR12 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 431AverageR11 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 231AverageR11 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR10 538AverageR10 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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