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Cheap flights from Ethiopia to South Africa from R5 134

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADD — JNB
Jun 24 — Jul 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ethiopia to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Ethiopia to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ethiopia to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 May 2026.

Sat 6/610:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Fri 12/612:10
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop20h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/5R7 651
Tue 23/620:00
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 29/61:15
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop16h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 23/5R7 684
Tue 26/523:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Tue 1/922:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 22/5R7 931
Mon 6/79:05
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Sun 26/722:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 25/5R7 947
Mon 22/623:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Sat 18/722:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 22/5R8 095
Wed 28/108:45
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Sat 31/1022:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 23/5R8 112
Mon 6/79:05
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Tue 28/722:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 24/5R8 128
Fri 5/623:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Sun 4/1014:30
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 15m
South African
Deal found 21/5R8 144
Fri 29/523:30
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 25m
South African
Mon 31/822:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 22/5R8 243
Tue 16/69:05
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Tue 23/622:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 23/5R8 358
Tue 26/59:05
ADD
-
JNB
Nonstop5h 20m
South African
Tue 2/622:50
JNB
-
ADD
Nonstop5h 35m
South African
Deal found 25/5R8 375
Mon 25/523:30
ADD
-
CPT
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/513:30
CPT
-
ADD
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5R11 501

Find flight deals from Ethiopia to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ethiopia to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 651

One-way from

R5 134

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R8 441

Good round-trip deal

R8 516 or less

Good one-way deal

R34 926 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 6/6-12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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South African
  • South African
  • 25/6
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R7 453 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 712 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Ethiopia to South Africa 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 25 May 2026.
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Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 6/6

9:05-13:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

R8 243
Fastest return journey

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/7

9:05-13:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R8 260

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/7

9:05-13:25

Nonstop5h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/7

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R8 260

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 6/6

10:20-0:15

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

21:20-9:30

3 stops35h 10m

R12 373

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 5/6

23:30-3:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

12:30-4:55

3 stops15h 25m

R13 262

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 6/6

15:35-20:10

Nonstop5h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R15 483

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 5/7

0:25-12:35

3 stops13h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R15 762

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 22/6

15:40-11:35

3 stops20h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/7

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

R16 059

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 20/6

10:20-23:35

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

7:20-9:30

1 stop25h 10m

R16 635

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 13/6

1:50-4:00

1 stop27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

12:40-19:00

2 stops29h 20m

R17 210

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R4 558). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 996). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Ethiopia to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 May 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Ethiopia to South Africa. 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 25 May 2026.

The most flights from ET0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 104 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 Friday 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 25 May 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with South African and Ethiopian Air 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
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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
7,2
Good
1 003 reviews
South African
7,6
Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,0

Boarding

7,7

Food

7,3

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ethiopia to South Africa. 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 Ethiopia to South Africa?

    For as low as R8 243, South African can have you in South Africa from Ethiopia in 5h 20m. The distance from Ethiopia to South Africa is about 4065 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 Ethiopian Air (R2 911), South African (R4 719), and ASKY (R8 263).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R4 558). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 996). 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 2 airlines flying from Ethiopia to South Africa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ethiopia to South Africa. 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR7 290AverageR8 063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR7 863AverageR11 870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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