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Cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg from R5 969

ADD — JNB
Sep 22 — Sep 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

Sat 19/910:20 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sat 26/917:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 19/8R7 345
Sat 12/910:20 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 19/917:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 18/8R7 377
Fri 11/920:00 -
1 stop29h 15m
Thu 17/917:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 18/8R7 441
Wed 28/1010:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 1/1117:00 -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 18/8R7 457
Sun 13/910:20 -
1 stop14h 55m
Fri 25/91:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 20/8R7 473
Wed 23/910:20 -
1 stop30h 30m
Mon 28/912:10 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 19/8R7 713
Mon 26/1010:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 1/111:35 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 18/8R8 225
Thu 17/1219:45 -
1 stop9h 10m
Wed 6/11:35 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 21/8R8 257
Sun 20/1210:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 4/112:05 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 21/8R9 153
Fri 28/820:00 -
1 stop29h 15m
Sat 12/91:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 19/8R9 201
Tue 25/820:00 -
1 stop29h 15m
Sun 30/812:10 -
1 stop20h 20m
Deal found 20/8R9 569

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Round-trip from

R7 345

One-way from

R5 969

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R7 841
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 19/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Addis Ababa to Johannesburg
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 55m total
  • Addis Ababa to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R2 338 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R2 831 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 28/10

10:20-0:25

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

17:00-9:30

1 stop15h 30m

R7 457

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 19/9

10:20-0:15

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

1:15-9:30

1 stop7h 15m

R7 505
Fastest return journey

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 13/9

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R12 066

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 19/12

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R12 114

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 26/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R12 178

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 29/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R12 178

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 31/10

0:50-22:25

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/11

13:30-23:40

2 stops33h 10m

R13 074

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 14/11

0:50-11:00

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

13:30-23:40

2 stops33h 10m

R13 090

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 23/9

10:20-15:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

21:20-9:30

3 stops35h 10m

R13 154

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 28/10

0:50-11:00

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

12:20-23:40

2 stops34h 20m

R14 658

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Best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg (average of R7 825). Flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 609). 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 ADD to JNB?

When flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

The most flights from ADD to ZA1 are scheduled on a Friday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flights typically cost between R7 457 and R10 361 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R7 345 on Kenya Airways (Sept 19–Sept 26).

How often are flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg delayed?

About 43% of weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 43% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with South African,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

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
7,6
Good
64 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

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
1 029 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

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
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,6

Entertainment

6,5

Comfort

7,4

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), located 7,7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg. 3 airlines have flights from Bole to Johannesburg on a regular basis. Booking flights from Addis Ababa Bole to Johannesburg should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 22 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day.

  • How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    Departing from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg will take you 5h 35m. The distance from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg is about 4065 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg round-trip?

    Kenya Airways, at R6 685, was found to be the cheapest airline from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and South African. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 590. Ethiopian Air flights start at R4 989 while deals on RwandAir start at R8 947 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    Consider Pakistan International Airlines (48%), South African (38%) or SriLankan Airlines (38%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    On average you can expect to pay R22 287 for a flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is R10 153 while the most popular route, (Addis Ababa Bole - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R10 994.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg 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 Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg (average of R7 825). Flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of R10 609). 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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Alternative routes for Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

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Top 3 airlines flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 685AverageR7 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 647AverageR9 341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR7 721AverageR8 945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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