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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R4 976

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ADD
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Ethiopia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Ethiopia flight deals. Data was last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R7 265

One-way from

R4 976

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R7 738

Good round-trip deal

R9 054 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 909 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 25/5-27/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 25m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 9/10
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R10 094 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 734 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Ethiopia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Ethiopia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sun 20/44:00JNB - ADD
1 stop14h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 26/423:30ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/4R7 209
Tue 15/421:05CPT - ADD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 19/423:30ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R11 012
Wed 16/71:15JNB - ADD
1 stop16h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 24/720:00ADD - JNB
1 stop20h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/4R11 333
Mon 14/421:45JNB - ADD
1 stop28h 25mEgyptair
Sat 19/44:10ADD - JNB
1 stop28h 00mEgyptair
Deal found 14/4R12 109
Wed 2/722:50JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 35mSouth African
Tue 22/78:45ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 20mSouth African
Deal found 14/4R12 639
Wed 16/414:15JNB - ADD
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/50:25ADD - JNB
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R12 942
Wed 15/106:00CPT - ADD
2 stops36h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 29/1010:20ADD - CPT
2 stops28h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/4R13 755
Wed 21/514:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/521:35ADD - CPT
2 stops39h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/4R14 342
Wed 2/74:00JNB - ADD
2 stops16h 25mASKY
Tue 22/78:45ADD - JNB
2 stops17h 05mASKY
Deal found 15/4R15 723
Fri 17/1013:00CPT - ADD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 25/101:35ADD - CPT
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/4R17 199
Wed 15/109:00CPT - ADD
1 stop10h 45mSouth African
Wed 29/1023:30ADD - CPT
1 stop9h 50mSouth African
Deal found 15/4R17 293
Sun 12/1013:05CPT - ADD
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Tue 28/1014:50ADD - CPT
1 stop26h 55mEmirates
Deal found 15/4R17 880

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Ethiopia 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Ethiopia that are best for you.

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Ethiopia

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JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 27/5

10:00-0:50

1 stop15h 50m

R7 265

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/7

1:15-19:00

1 stop16h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 24/7

20:00-15:50

1 stop20h 50m

R11 333

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

22:50-5:25

Nonstop5h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 9/5

8:45-13:05

Nonstop5h 20m

R12 204

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

14:15-6:50

1 stop15h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 8/5

0:25-13:15

1 stop13h 50m

R13 150

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 23/5

21:35-12:10

2 stops39h 35m

R14 342

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

14:30-19:00

2 stops27h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 28/10

15:05-13:35

2 stops23h 30m

R14 417

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 22/7

8:45-0:50

2 stops17h 05m

R15 723

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 21/5

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 23/5

23:30-8:15

1 stop9h 45m

R16 877

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:05-13:45

1 stop23h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 28/10

14:50-16:45

1 stop26h 55m

R17 880

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/10

13:00-0:20

1 stop34h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 25/10

1:35-17:25

1 stop16h 50m

R18 599

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R309). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia 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 ZA to ET?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Ethiopia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Ethiopia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Ethiopia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Ethiopia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Ethiopia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Austrian Airlines and ASKY from South Africa to Ethiopia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Austrian Airlines
7,6
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
ASKY
7,5
Good
53 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 553 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 658 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 198 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Ethiopia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 976. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Kenya Airways, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Ethiopia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia (average of R309). Flying from South Africa to Ethiopia 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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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Ethiopia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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 15 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 108AverageR12 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 933AverageR11 762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 352AverageR14 553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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ASKYCheapestR12 221AverageR13 013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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