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August 1 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

CPT - Addis Ababa

$905

$814

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June 18 - June 24

Earliest

CPT - Addis Ababa

$867

$833

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September 21 - September 25

CPT - Addis Ababa

$779

$836

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September 20 - September 26

CPT - Addis Ababa

$770

$836

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July 16 - July 23

CPT - Addis Ababa

$890

$845

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July 28 - July 30

CPT - Addis Ababa

$898

$845

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July 24 - July 31

CPT - Addis Ababa

$886

$850

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September 13 - September 21

CPT - Addis Ababa

$744

$853

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August 2 - August 9

CPT - Addis Ababa

$905

$856

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August 2 - August 8

CPT - Addis Ababa

$905

$861

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 4.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, travelers typically encounter 1 stopover.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Addis Ababa takes approximately 12h 45m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a distance of 5229 km.

Fares for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically range from $537–$812, with a median price of $578. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 33% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, the data shows that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $525. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $553, followed by May at $576.

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $781 - $1,394

Prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $781 and $1394. The current lowest deal is $814 with Kenya Airways, for travel from August 1 to August 8.

now $814

Low $781

High $1,394

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from CPT to ADD is August, with a median price of $525. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $923. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

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Flights from $525

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Flights from $923

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

TransAsia Airways

$867

$833

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Airfreight Express, South African Airways

$894

$923

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Safair, South African Airways

$936

$1,040

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Airfreight Express, South African Airways

$933

$986

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Airfreight Express, South African Airways

$868

$986

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Airfreight Express, South African Airways

$896

$995

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$905 → $814

10%

2 nights

Jul 28 - Jul 30

$898 → $845

7 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 9

$905 → $856

7 nights

Jul 16 - Jul 23

$890 → $845

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Cape Town - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $525

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $525.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 45m to Addis Ababa

Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically take 12 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with connecting flights also available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines: 1 direct deal

Ethiopian Airlines has historically offered 1 direct deal for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are frequent, appearing 0.63 times per day.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~18 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$814

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is the primary gateway to Addis Ababa and surrounding regions.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$814

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider this international airport for eastern Ethiopia, offering strong commercial links and reliable flight schedules to the capital.

📍 ~347 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1352

Awasa (AWA)

Cheapest

This airport is the closest major alternative to Addis Ababa, serving a significant industrial and economic hub.

📍 ~200 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1231

Bahir Dar (BJR)

This airport offers high-quality infrastructure and consistent flight availability as a business and tourism center.

📍 ~330 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1375

Jijiga (JIJ)

This airport is a critical transport link for the eastern Somali region, with high traffic volume.

📍 ~458 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1324

Lalibela (LLI)

This well-maintained facility offers reliable daily service schedules, important for national tourism.

📍 ~300 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1258

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

70% AI deal score

$6,120

From CPT

Elite

Jun 18

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

70% AI deal score

$6,123

From CPT

Elite

Jun 18

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

70% AI deal score

$6,332

From CPT

Elite

Jul 21

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

67% AI deal score

$10,360

From CPT

Elite

Jul 26

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

67% AI deal score

$10,374

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $588. Booking 14-27 days out also shows a relatively low average price of $609. Prices tend to be higher when booking further in advance, such as 28-59 days prior, where the average price is $940. This suggests that last-minute bookings can often yield better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is considered to be $537 or less. The median price observed for this route was $578. Prices can go up to $812 or more for the higher end of the market. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $537 mark.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $525. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $553. The annual median price for this route is $578. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider flying in these months.

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Insights for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Popular Airports to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Cape Town - Addis Ababa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $525

Typically 12h 45m to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines: 1 direct deal

Deals are frequent for this route

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

Best Elite deals to Addis Ababa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

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