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August 1 - August 8

Cheapest

Best

GBE - Addis Ababa

$711

$852

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July 24 - July 31

GBE - Addis Ababa

$622

$869

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July 21 - July 24

GBE - Addis Ababa

$629

$877

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July 10 - July 27

GBE - Addis Ababa

$605

$879

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June 18 - June 22

Earliest

GBE - Addis Ababa

$760

$883

Round trip

September 21 - September 28

GBE - Addis Ababa

$585

$886

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October 1 - October 6

GBE - Addis Ababa

$677

$891

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June 22 - June 25

GBE - Addis Ababa

$763

$897

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June 22 - June 26

GBE - Addis Ababa

$759

$902

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September 9 - September 16

GBE - Addis Ababa

$582

$916

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Insights for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

A typical journey from Gaborone to Addis Ababa takes about 10h 15m, including connections. This route is classified as medium-haul, covering a distance of 3982 kilometers. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, the total travel time reflects the inclusion of layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, the prices right now are above the typical level. Fares for this route typically range from $527–$594, with a median of $551. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may be challenging at this time. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks could reveal better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $534. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $538. February is another cost-effective option, with a median fare of $541.

Most itineraries for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 11.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct, the typical number of connections is 1. This means travelers should generally expect to have a layover on their journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $587 - $1,185

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

The regular price range for this route is between $587 and $1,185. The current lowest deal is $852 with South African Airways, for travel from Aug 1-Aug 8.

now $852

Low $587

High $1,185

The cheapest time to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from GBE to ADD is September, with a median price of $534. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $570. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $534

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $570

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Direct flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

South African Airways

Air Botswana

Ethiopian Airlines

Qatar Airways

Last-minute flights going from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$760

$883

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$767

$1,014

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$763

$1,014

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$767

$1,014

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$759

$1,014

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

GBE - Addis Ababa

Gaborone (GBE) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

South African Airways

$710

$1,015

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$897 → $951

4 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 22

$760 → $883

16%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$763 → $897

18%

7 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 8

$711 → $852

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa

Gaborone - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Gaborone to Addis Ababa are above the typical level at $852.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $534.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 10h 15m

Flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa typically take 10h 15m, covering a distance of 3982 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.8% of flights are direct. South African Airways and Air Botswana offer connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways has the most direct deals

South African Airways has historically offered the most direct deals for Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa appear frequently, about 0.7 times per day.

Gaborone main airports to depart from

Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)

Cheapest

Sir Seretse Khama International is a good option for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~10 km from Gaborone (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$852

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$852

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is an international airport serving eastern Ethiopia, offering strong commercial links.

📍 ~347 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1226

Awasa (AWA)

Cheapest

Awasa is the geographically closest major alternative airport to Addis Ababa, serving a major economic hub.

📍 ~220 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1140

Bahir Dar (BJR)

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

📍 ~330 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1214

Jijiga (JIJ)

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

📍 ~458 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1295

Lalibela (LLI)

Lalibela is a well-maintained facility with reliable daily service schedules, important for tourism.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1239

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

73% AI deal score

$2,595

From GBE

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Jul 09

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

73% AI deal score

$2,668

$2,623

Save $45

From GBE

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Jul 31

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

73% AI deal score

$2,693

$2,661

Save $32

From GBE

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Jul 13

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

73% AI deal score

$2,687

$2,662

Save $25

From GBE

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Sep 16

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

73% AI deal score

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

66% AI deal score

$4,224

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $560. Booking 7-13 days out sees an average price of $576, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure usually results in a higher average price of $595. Planning ahead can help secure more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Gaborone to Addis Ababa is considered to be $527 or less. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $551. Fares around $594 represent the higher end of typical prices for this route.

Historically, September has offered the cheapest flights from Gaborone to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $534. August also tends to be a more affordable month, with a median price of $538. The annual median price for this route is $551, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the overall average.

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