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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R5 246

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ADD
Feb 1 — Feb 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from South Africa to Ethiopia
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Ethiopia that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Mon 2/212:30JNB - ADD
3 stops15h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/28:45ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R7 596
Wed 14/114:25CPT - ADD
2 stops27h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 21/110:20ADD - CPT
2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/12R10 707
Sat 14/27:00CPT - ADD
1 stop12h 45mSouth African
Sat 21/28:45ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 45mSouth African
Deal found 31/12R11 302
Mon 13/48:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/415:45ADD - JNB
2 stops20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/1R7 761
Fri 13/212:30JNB - ADD
3 stops15h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/215:35ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R8 142
Wed 25/212:25DUR - ADD
3 stops29h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 28/21:45ADD - DUR
2 stops34h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/1R19 527
Fri 13/38:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/311:10ADD - JNB
3 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/12R8 142
Fri 30/18:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/215:35ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/12R8 175
Tue 20/16:00CPT - ADD
1 stop13h 45mSouth African
Tue 27/18:45ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 45mSouth African
Deal found 31/12R11 650
Tue 20/112:20CPT - ADD
2 stops53h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 27/119:35ADD - CPT
1 stop27h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/12R12 692
Wed 25/28:10DUR - ADD
1 stop29h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/323:30ADD - DUR
1 stop9h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 31/12R14 496

Find 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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 596

One-way from

R5 246

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R7 447

Good round-trip deal

R8 101 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 740 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/2-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 411 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 132 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 2 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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South Africa

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Ethiopia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

12:30-4:55

3 stops15h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 3/2

8:45-13:05

Nonstop5h 20m

R7 596

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 20/4

15:45-11:35

2 stops20h 50m

R7 761

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

12:30-4:55

3 stops15h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 20/2

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 142

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 20/3

11:10-11:35

3 stops25h 25m

R8 142

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 6/2

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 175

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

14:25-19:00

2 stops27h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 21/1

10:20-13:35

2 stops28h 15m

R10 707

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

7:00-20:45

1 stop12h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 21/2

8:45-17:30

1 stop9h 45m

R11 302

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

6:00-20:45

1 stop13h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 27/1

8:45-17:30

1 stop9h 45m

R11 650

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/1

12:20-19:00

2 stops53h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 27/1

19:35-22:05

1 stop27h 30m

R12 692

DurbanAddis Ababa

DUR - ADD

DURADD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/2

8:10-14:45

1 stop29h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 1/3

23:30-7:40

1 stop9h 10m

R14 496

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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 262). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 496). 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 2 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 27 December 2025.

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. Saturday 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 2 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Ethiopia delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between South Africa and Ethiopia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 140 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 18% 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 2 January 2026.
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
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

7,8

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
7,5
Good
50 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

7,8

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
7,4
Good
70 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

7,8

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
923 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

7,8

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
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
South African
7,5
Good
50 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,0

Food

7,2

Overall

7,5

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

7,6

Crew

7,8

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

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 Kenya Airways can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia in just under 15h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 10m. 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 443. 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 262). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia in October is currently the most expensive (average of R7 496). 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 2 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 502AverageR10 942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR8 830AverageR11 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 898AverageR10 235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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ASKYCheapestR11 000AverageR11 131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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