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Cheap flights from Ethiopia to South Africa from R5 488

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADD — JNB
Apr 28 — May 51
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 29 March 2026.

Mon 11/510:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Kenya Airways
Mon 18/512:10
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop29h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 010
Wed 8/410:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/417:00
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop25h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 027
Thu 23/420:00
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 30/412:10
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop29h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 044
Fri 8/520:00
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 14/51:15
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop16h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R7 078
Thu 9/420:00
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 14/41:15
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R7 163
Sun 10/510:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sun 17/517:00
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop15h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 386
Wed 23/1210:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop15h 05m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/11:35
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop16h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R7 403
Mon 4/510:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Sun 31/51:15
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop7h 15m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 574
Wed 8/410:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 14/417:00
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop15h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 27/3R7 847
Mon 21/1210:20
ADD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Kenya Airways
Mon 11/117:00
JNB
-
ADD
1 stop24h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 26/3R7 864
Tue 12/520:00
ADD
-
CPT
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/519:15
CPT
-
ADD
2 stops13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3R10 070
Mon 11/510:20
ADD
-
CPT
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/520:55
CPT
-
ADD
2 stops21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R10 292

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 29 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R7 010

One-way from

R5 488

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R8 941

Good one-way deal

R16 952 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 11/5-18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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South African
  • South African
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 25m total
  • Ethiopia to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R847 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 786 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 29 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 9/4

20:00-0:15

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

1:15-9:30

1 stop7h 15m

R7 163

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 9/4

20:00-0:15

1 stop29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

12:10-9:30

1 stop20h 20m

R8 993

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 8/5

20:00-19:05

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

5:45-9:30

2 stops26h 45m

R11 608

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 9/5

10:20-13:35

2 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

14:20-9:30

1 stop18h 10m

R11 677

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 22/4

0:25-13:15

1 stop13h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:15-6:45

2 stops15h 30m

R11 848

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 10/5

10:20-11:40

2 stops26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-9:30

2 stops18h 05m

R11 985

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 8/5

20:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

9:25-9:30

3 stops23h 05m

R12 053

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 10/4

23:30-11:40

1 stop13h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

18:10-5:25

1 stop10h 15m

R12 737

Addis AbabaJohannesburg

ADD - JNB

ADDJNB

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 8/4

10:20-0:15

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

14:30-20:45

Nonstop5h 15m

R12 771

Addis AbabaCape Town

ADD - CPT

ADDCPT

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 26/6

20:00-23:35

2 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/7

14:25-9:30

2 stops18h 05m

R13 079

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R6 035). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 446). 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 29 March 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 29 March 2026.

The most flights from ET0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Friday (33 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 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 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 29 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
985 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Food

6,9

Crew

7,6

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

JRO - SGN

For a business class flight, you’d expect the boarding process to be far better than it was. Besides that, it’s was a good experience.

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 R7 163, Kenya Airways can have you in South Africa from Ethiopia in 29h 15m. The distance from Ethiopia to South Africa is about 4065 km.

  • 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 904), Ethiopian Air (R5 456), and ASKY (R8 586).

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ethiopia to South Africa (average of R6 035). Flying from Ethiopia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R8 446). 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 airline flying from Ethiopia to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 170AverageR12 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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