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Cheap flights from South Africa to Ethiopia from R4 996

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ADD
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 618

One-way from

R4 996

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R6 305

Good round-trip deal

R7 352 or less

Good one-way deal

R6 646 or less
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/3-20/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 35m total
  • South Africa to Ethiopia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R22 962 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 105 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Ethiopia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Africa to Ethiopia.

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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 17/314:35JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 20/310:00ADD - JNB
1 stop15h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R6 618
Tue 4/31:15JNB - ADD
1 stop7h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 12/310:20ADD - JNB
1 stop14h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R9 844
Sun 6/413:00CPT - ADD
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 12/41:50ADD - CPT
1 stop16h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 706
Wed 5/314:35JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 15mSouth African
Wed 12/323:30ADD - JNB
Nonstop5h 25mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R11 780
Wed 5/38:20JNB - ADD
Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:20ADD - JNB
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R11 872
Sun 6/414:30CPT - ADD
2 stops17h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 13/410:20ADD - CPT
2 stops28h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/2R13 660
Mon 7/46:40CPT - ADD
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/421:35ADD - CPT
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2R13 752
Mon 7/414:35CPT - ADD
Nonstop6h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 14/421:35ADD - CPT
2 stops35h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/2R14 139
Sun 6/47:25CPT - ADD
1 stop12h 20mSouth African
Sun 13/423:30ADD - CPT
1 stop11h 55mSouth African
Deal found 20/2R16 167
Sun 20/49:05JNB - ADD
3 stops38h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 26/41:50ADD - JNB
1 stop15h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2R16 481
Thu 20/24:00JNB - ADD
1 stop14h 55mASKY
Sat 1/38:35ADD - JNB
2 stops17h 15mASKY
Deal found 20/2R20 481
Sun 9/31:15JNB - ADD
2 stops23h 40mSAUDIA
Mon 17/35:50ADD - JNB
2 stops35h 10mSAUDIA
Deal found 21/2R34 418

Find flights from South Africa to Ethiopia within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Ethiopia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

14:35-20:50

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 20/3

10:00-0:50

1 stop15h 50m

R6 618

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

1:15-9:20

1 stop7h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 12/3

10:20-0:15

1 stop14h 55m

R9 844

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

13:00-0:20

1 stop34h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 12/4

1:50-17:15

1 stop16h 25m

R11 706

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

14:35-20:50

Nonstop5h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 12/3

23:30-3:55

Nonstop5h 25m

R11 780

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

8:20-14:45

Nonstop5h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 12/3

10:20-0:15

1 stop14h 55m

R11 872

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

14:30-9:20

2 stops17h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 13/4

10:20-13:45

2 stops28h 25m

R13 660

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

6:40-20:45

1 stop13h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 14/4

21:35-9:45

2 stops37h 10m

R13 752

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 7/4

14:35-22:00

Nonstop6h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 14/4

21:35-8:20

2 stops35h 45m

R14 139

Cape TownAddis Ababa

CPT - ADD

CPTADD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

7:25-20:45

1 stop12h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 13/4

23:30-10:25

1 stop11h 55m

R16 167

JohannesburgAddis Ababa

JNB - ADD

JNBADD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/4

9:05-0:20

3 stops38h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 26/4

1:50-16:10

1 stop15h 20m

R16 481

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Ethiopia

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Ethiopia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Ethiopia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to ET0 are scheduled on a Monday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 21 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, ASKY and Austrian Airlines 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

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 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 996. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 624AverageR11 591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 527AverageR11 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Search Kenya Airways flights
South AfricanCheapestR11 060AverageR14 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search South African flights
ASKYCheapestR11 907AverageR12 681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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