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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R4 313

JNB — ADD
Sep 25 — Oct 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ethiopia

Mon 24/85:00 -
1 stop13h 55m
Sun 30/89:10 -
Nonstop5h 20m
Deal found 22/8R8 498
Tue 6/1022:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Mon 12/100:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 22/8R8 578
Thu 8/108:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Thu 15/1015:05 -
3 stops29h 10m
Deal found 25/8R8 866
Sat 5/922:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Fri 11/90:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 22/8R8 897
Sun 4/1012:30 -
3 stops24h 50m
Sun 11/1015:35 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 22/8R8 929
Mon 2/1112:30 -
3 stops28h 35m
Thu 12/1115:35 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Deal found 23/8R8 961
Fri 25/922:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Wed 30/90:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 22/8R9 121
Tue 8/98:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Fri 18/90:20 -
3 stops19h 55m
Deal found 24/8R9 137
Thu 24/98:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Thu 1/1015:05 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 25/8R9 217
Wed 9/922:50 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Tue 15/90:20 -
2 stops12h 15m
Deal found 24/8R9 345
Mon 12/1014:25 -
2 stops27h 35m
Sun 18/1010:20 -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 23/8R12 348
Thu 27/814:25 -
2 stops27h 35m
Wed 2/910:20 -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 24/8R12 444

Find flight deals from South Africa to Ethiopia

Round-trip from

R8 546

One-way from

R4 313

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R8 386

Good round-trip deal

R6 747 or less

Good one-way deal

R3 690 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 10/1-17/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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  • 1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 15m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 12/10

0:20-19:15

3 stops19h 55m

R8 578

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 15/10

15:05-19:15

3 stops29h 10m

R8 866

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 11/9

0:20-19:15

3 stops19h 55m

R8 897

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 30/9

0:20-19:15

3 stops19h 55m

R9 361

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 17/11

15:05-19:15

3 stops29h 10m

R9 377

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 30/9

8:10-11:35

2 stops28h 25m

R9 552

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/11

0:25-19:15

3 stops19h 50m

R9 568

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

12:30-21:25

2 stops31h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 19/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R9 792

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

13:15-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 18/10

16:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R13 562

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT Cape Town Intl - ADD Addis Ababa Bole

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/10

18:25-13:45

1 stop18h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 18/10

16:00-11:30

1 stop20h 30m

R15 910

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R7 987). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 568). 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 28% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 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 87 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. Monday 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.
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,9
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,9
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,9
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 032 reviews
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
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Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,9
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
326 reviews
ASKY
7,6
Good
57 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,6

Entertainment

6,2

Overall

7,6

Food

7,5

Comfort

7,7

Crew

7,9

Related info for your journey

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

    Ethiopian Air and Emirates can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 55m. 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 357. 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 987). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 568). 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 162AverageR12 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 451AverageR11 781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 256AverageR10 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR10 564AverageR10 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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