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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa from R5 906

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — ADD
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R9 688

One-way from

R5 906

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 265

Good round-trip deal

R10 452 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 149 or less
4/3-11/3
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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18/2
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Addis Ababa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 166 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 521 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 January 2025.

Sat 15/36:05CPT - ADD
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/310:00ADD - CPT
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1R9 819
Sat 15/313:50CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/310:00ADD - CPT
2 stops27h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/1R14 048

Find flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa 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 30 January 2025.

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Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/3

6:05-20:50

1 stop13h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 22/3

10:00-8:30

2 stops23h 30m

R9 819

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/3

13:50-21:15

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 22/3

10:00-12:05

2 stops27h 05m

R14 048

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

9:20-14:45

1 stop28h 25m

R5 906

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

15:20-22:45

Nonstop6h 25m

R7 769

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

14:25-3:30

2 stops12h 05m

R8 682

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/3

14:30-7:10

3 stops39h 40m

R16 097

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Deals found on 29/1

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R309). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R424). 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 CPT to ADD?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Explore weekly flight availability from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. 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 30 January 2025.

The most flights from CPT to ADD are scheduled on a Tuesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Addis Ababa by month

Plan your trip to Addis Ababa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Addis Ababa ranges from 10.0 - 280.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 280.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Addis Ababa when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Addis Ababa by month

Plan your trip to Addis Ababa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Addis Ababa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, May is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Addis Ababa. 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 Addis Ababa. Reviews last updated 30 January 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 720 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SAUDIA
7,4
Good
672 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
776 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 332 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    You will need to book a flight from Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole if you want to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Bole (ADD) on a regular basis. There are 9 flights to Addis Ababa from the Cape Town airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from CPT to ADD to be around 6h 25m.

  • How popular is this Cape Town to Addis Ababa flight route?

    The Cape Town Intl to Addis Ababa Bole flight path was viewed by 36 586 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Flying on Kenya Airways is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at R12 893. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R13 713 and R13 992, respectively. Kenya Airways is priced at 15% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R7 769. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and SAUDIA, as they are both options that can get you from Cape Town to Addis Ababa for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Cape Town to Addis Ababa on time: SriLankan Airlines (59%), Asiana Airlines (59%), Malaysia Airlines (59%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    While on average a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is generally R27 814, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 464. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Addis Ababa Bole), you can expect to pay R9 688 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa 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 Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa (average of R309). Flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R424). 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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