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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R5 382

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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ADD
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 090

One-way from

R5 382

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R7 803

Good round-trip deal

R8 510 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 750 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 28/7-4/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 00m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 30/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R12 754 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 063 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Ethiopia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Ethiopia.

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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 14 June 2025.

Mon 28/712:20JNB - ADD
2 stops25h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/823:30ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R8 090
Fri 13/61:25JNB - ADD
1 stop6h 55mKenya Airways
Fri 5/1210:20ADD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/6R9 615
Wed 18/614:35CPT - ADD
2 stops10h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 23/610:20ADD - CPT
2 stops28h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/6R11 463
Tue 17/614:30JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 15mSouth African
Tue 24/68:45ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 20mSouth African
Deal found 12/6R11 499
Mon 28/78:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/83:30ADD - JNB
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R12 198
Wed 18/614:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 23/621:35ADD - CPT
2 stops35h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/6R13 472
Tue 17/613:55JNB - ADD
1 stop33h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 23/61:50ADD - JNB
1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6R13 597
Wed 18/614:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/615:35ADD - CPT
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6R14 566
Wed 2/75:30JNB - ADD
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Tue 22/78:45ADD - JNB
2 stops16h 20mASKY
Deal found 13/6R17 059
Sun 13/71:25JNB - ADD
2 stops49h 55mSAUDIA
Wed 16/70:10ADD - JNB
2 stops49h 15mSAUDIA
Deal found 12/6R27 069
Sat 12/716:35CPT - ADD
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 18/70:45ADD - CPT
1 stop36h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/6R33 653
Wed 18/615:20CPT - ADD
2 stops37h 35mLufthansa
Sun 22/60:05ADD - CPT
2 stops37h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/6R137 157

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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 14 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Ethiopia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

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Ethiopia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

12:20-14:55

2 stops25h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 4/8

23:30-3:55

Nonstop5h 25m

R8 090

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

17:00-9:20

1 stop15h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 3/8

3:30-0:25

1 stop21h 55m

R9 633

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 4/8

8:45-13:05

Nonstop5h 20m

R11 499

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 3/8

3:30-15:50

1 stop13h 20m

R12 198

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

6:00-9:20

2 stops26h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 4/8

20:00-22:10

1 stop27h 10m

R12 736

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 4/8

21:35-8:20

2 stops35h 45m

R13 472

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

5:50-20:45

1 stop13h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 3/8

3:30-16:45

2 stops14h 15m

R14 602

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 22/7

8:45-0:05

2 stops16h 20m

R17 059

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/7

1:25-4:20

2 stops49h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 16/7

0:10-0:25

2 stops49h 15m

R27 069

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/7

16:35-23:45

1 stop30h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 18/7

0:45-11:50

1 stop36h 05m

R33 653

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 R309). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in September is currently the most expensive (average of R424). 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 14 June 2025.

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 7% 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 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Ethiopia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday 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 14 June 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Ethiopia by month

Plan your trip to Ethiopia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Ethiopia by month

Plan your trip to Ethiopia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 14 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Austrian Airlines and South African from South Africa to Ethiopia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.
  • 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 R5 382. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Qatar Airways, 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 R309). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in September is currently the most expensive (average of R424). 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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 789AverageR11 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 418AverageR11 320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR10 763AverageR13 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ASKYCheapestR12 026AverageR12 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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