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. Historically, direct flights accounted for approximately 3.8% of all routes. For flights involving connections, travelers typically experience 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. This route covers a distance of 5229 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 10 hours and 45 minutes, reflecting the additional time for layovers.

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

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically cost more than connecting flights. On average, direct flights had a median price of $826, while connecting flights were more affordable with a median price of $574. This represents a premium of approximately 44% for direct routes. Historically, direct flights made up about 4.3% of the available options.

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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 itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will most often find options that include at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Cape Town to Addis Ababa takes 12h 45m, including connections. Given that most flights on this route involve at least one stop, this duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect when flying between these two cities.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa? The data indicates that August is typically the cheapest month, with a median fare of $525. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $553, and May, where the median fare is $576. Planning your trip during these months could result in lower prices.

Right now, cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically range from $559–$954, with a median fare of $779. Current fares are significantly 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 to find better prices if you monitor the route.

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

Regular price: $704 - $1,162

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically range from $704 to $1162. The current lowest deal is $884 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 19.

now $884

Low $704

High $1,162

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa 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.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $525

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$1,083

$1,549

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$758

$1,185

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$839

$1,006

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$756

$1,187

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$780

$1,185

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$1,185

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$799 → $884

11%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$824 → $996

21%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$824 → $996

21%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$824 → $996

21%

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 fares from CPT to ADD are above the typical level, with a median price of $779.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $525 for flights from CPT to ADD.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 45m.

The median flight duration from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is 12 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Direct flights make up 3.8% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Ethiopian Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from CPT to ADD are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$814

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a key arrival airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$814

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 Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,352

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Dec 08

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Aug 27

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$4,377

$1,444

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$4,503

$2,338

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$4,137

$2,333

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$4,160

$2,333

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Sep 11

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$4,181

$2,335

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$4,153

$2,337

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$4,276

$2,339

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$4,227

$2,340

Save $1,887

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$4,273

$2,341

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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$4,160

$2,342

Save $1,818

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

93% AI deal score

$4,255

$2,342

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price was $588. Prices tend to increase for bookings made further in advance, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $940. Even bookings made 60+ days in advance were typically higher, with an average price of $758.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa was considered to be $559. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed. The median price for this route was $779, with 75% of observed prices being $954 or less.

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 typically offer 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

Regular price: $704 - $1,162

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

Regular prices for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically range from $704 to $1162. The current lowest deal is $884 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Sep 17-Sep 19.

now $884

Low $704

High $1,162

The cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

August

Cheapest

Flights from $525

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$1,083

$1,549

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$758

$1,185

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Emirates Airlines

$839

$1,006

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$756

$1,187

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$780

$1,185

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$777

$1,185

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$799 → $884

11%

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

$824 → $996

21%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$824 → $996

21%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

$824 → $996

21%

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 fares from CPT to ADD are above the typical level, with a median price of $779.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August offers the lowest median prices at $525 for flights from CPT to ADD.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 12h 45m.

The median flight duration from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is 12 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Direct flights make up 3.8% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Ethiopian Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with deals available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from CPT to ADD are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cape Town main airports to depart from

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$814

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International is a key arrival airport for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$814

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.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

93% AI deal score

$4,255

$2,342

Save $1,913

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Today’s best flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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.

Fly in August for the best prices.

Flights typically take 12h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

How early should I book Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

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

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

Related routes

More routes from Cape Town

Flights to Addis Ababa from other cities

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.

Fly in August for the best prices.

Flights typically take 12h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

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

Dec 08

Aug 27

Sep 04

Oct 09

Oct 18

Sep 11

Sep 08

Aug 28

Oct 16

Sep 01

Oct 14

Oct 23

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

How early should I book Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?