Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are available, but they represent a small portion of the total flights. In the trailing 90 days, direct flights made up only 3.8% of the options. For connecting flights, travelers typically experienced one stopover on average.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

The direct flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 5229 kilometers. Flights with one stopover are considerably longer, with a median duration of 10 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a difference of approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes between direct and one-stop options.

How much do direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa have been more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $826, while connecting flights had a median price of $574. This means direct flights were approximately 44% more expensive. Direct flights also represented a smaller share of the options, accounting for 4.3% of flights in the trailing 90 days.

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July 18 - July 25

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$929

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Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Most itineraries for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 3.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you'll likely encounter at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Addis Ababa takes approximately 12h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most flights on this route involve at least one stopover, making it a long-haul journey.

For those wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $525. Following closely are April, with a median of $553, and May, with a median of $576. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower prices.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically range from $559–$954, with a median fare of $779. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 39% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting opportunities for savings if you monitor prices.

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

Regular price: $782 - $1,470

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 782 USD and 1470 USD. The current lowest deal is 753 USD with Safair, for travel from Jul 18-Jul 25.

now $753

Low $782

High $1,470

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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Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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Qatar Airways

$895

$1,372

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TransAsia Airways

$872

$755

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Safair

$929

$769

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$930

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$959

$777

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Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Safair

$929

$780

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Jul 7 - Jul 14

$929 → $770

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$927 → $770

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$928 → $775

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$985 → $833

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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 at $753.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 12h 45m long

The typical flight duration from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is 12h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.8% of recent flights for this route are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

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Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines has offered direct flights on the Cape Town to Addis Ababa route.

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Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa appear frequently, about every 30 days.

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

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $588. Booking 14-27 days out also offered relatively low prices, averaging $609. Prices tended to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days in advance, with an average of $940.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa was considered to be $559 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $779. Prices typically ranged up to $954 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $525. April and May also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $553 and $576 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $779, indicating that these months offered significant savings.

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Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Overview

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 the cheapest month

Flights are typically 12h 45m long

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently on 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

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