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Cheap flights from Ethiopia to South Africa from R6 473

ADD — JNB
Nov 21 — Nov 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ethiopia to South Africa

Wed 11/1110:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 17/1112:05 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 19/10R7 653
Wed 18/1110:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 1/121:35 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 18/10R7 702
Sat 21/1110:20 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 28/1112:05 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 21/10R7 784
Sat 31/1010:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sun 8/1112:05 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 20/10R8 718
Sat 5/1210:20 -
1 stop25h 35m
Sat 12/1212:05 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 21/10R8 734
Sun 29/1110:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Sat 5/121:35 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 19/10R8 882
Mon 26/1010:20 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 3/111:35 -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 21/10R9 308
Thu 12/1115:35 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Tue 17/118:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Deal found 17/10R10 258
Sun 29/1115:35 -
Nonstop5h 35m
Sun 6/128:20 -
Nonstop5h 25m
Deal found 19/10R10 569
Wed 4/1110:20 -
1 stop12h 45m
Thu 12/1114:25 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 19/10R12 306
Sun 25/1010:20 -
2 stops36h 05m
Sun 1/118:00 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 22/10R13 814
Wed 4/119:10 -
1 stop10h 40m
Sun 8/116:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 19/10R14 437

Find flight deals from Ethiopia to South Africa

Round-trip from

R7 653

One-way from

R6 473

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R10 897

Good round-trip deal

R12 273 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 664 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 50m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 452 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 902 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 31/10

1:45-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 473

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 4/11

1:45-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 473

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 26/10

1:45-15:35

1 stop14h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 522

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 18/11

10:20-0:25

1 stop15h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 964

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 31/10

22:45-23:45

1 stop26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 177

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/11

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 587

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 27/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 636

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 28/10

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 882

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - CPT Cape Town Intl

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 9/2

19:45-22:05

1 stop27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 964
Fastest return journey

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD Addis Ababa Bole - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 5/11

23:30-3:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 128

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Best time to book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Ethiopia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ethiopia to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R8 341). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 945). 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 ET to ZA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ethiopia to South Africa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Ethiopia to South Africa

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

How often are flights from Ethiopia to South Africa delayed?

About 41% of weekly flights between Ethiopia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 98 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ethiopia to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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 Ethiopia to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Ethiopian Air have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 41% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with South African,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from Ethiopia to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
7,1
Good
1 044 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Entertainment

6,6

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
334 reviews
South African
7,7
Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,1

Food

7,5

Entertainment

6,6

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 Ethiopia to South Africa?

    For as low as R16 092, Qatar Airways can have you in South Africa from Ethiopia in 6h 30m. The distance from Ethiopia to South Africa is about 5227 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ethiopia to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Ethiopia to South Africa are South African (R4 700), Ethiopian Air (R5 657), and RwandAir (R9 161).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ethiopia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ethiopia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ethiopia to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ethiopia to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ethiopia to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ethiopia to South Africa 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 Ethiopia to South Africa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R8 341). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R13 945). 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 3 airlines flying from Ethiopia to South Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR6 846AverageR7 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR7 940AverageR9 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 273AverageR12 273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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