Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are not common. Historically, only 3.8% of flights on this route have been direct across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

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. Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights had a median price of $826, which is a 44% premium compared to connecting flights. Connecting flights, on average, had a median price of $574. Direct flights also represent a small share of the market, accounting for only 4.3% of the available options.

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Q: 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. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 10 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their journey, as connecting flights can significantly increase the total duration.

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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. Only about 3.8% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, with the majority of connecting itineraries typically involving 1 stopover. This means you'll usually find options that include at least one connection on your journey.

If you're looking for cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, the prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $559–$954, with a median of $779. Currently, 39% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better rates.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa? The data indicates that August is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $525. Other budget-friendly options include April, with a median fare of $553, and May, where the median fare is $576. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 12h 45m. This duration reflects the common travel time for this long-haul route, which covers a distance of 5229 km.

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

Regular price: $605 - $906

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

The regular price range for this route is from $605 to $906. The current lowest deal is $853 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 19.

now $853

Low $605

High $906

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.

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$800

$1,096

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$950

$1,099

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$958

$1,082

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$795

$1,240

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$802

$1,240

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$931

$910

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$898 → $898

10 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 19

$674 → $856

27%

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$832 → $1,054

27%

11 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 19

$669 → $1,004

50%

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 for Cape Town to Addis Ababa are above the typical level at $853.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $525.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 45m with one stop

Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically take 12h 45m with one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 3.8% direct options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are frequent.

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.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$900

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a key gateway to Addis Ababa and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~$867

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative, serving as a primary gateway for eastern Ethiopia.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,370

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From CPT

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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, with an average price of $588. Booking 14-27 days out also showed a relatively low average of $609. In contrast, booking 28-59 days in advance typically resulted in higher prices, averaging around $940. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute bookings have often provided the most economical options for this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa has historically been around $559. This figure represents the lower end of prices observed for this route. The median price for flights on this route was $779, while prices at the higher end reached about $954. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $559 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa has been August, with a median price of $525. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $553. May was another relatively affordable option, showing a median price of $576. These months typically present better value compared to the annual median price of $779 for this route.

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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: $605 - $906

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

The regular price range for this route is from $605 to $906. The current lowest deal is $853 with Kenya Airways, for travel from Nov 9-Nov 19.

now $853

Low $605

High $906

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.

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

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$800

$1,096

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$950

$1,099

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$958

$1,082

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$795

$1,240

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$802

$1,240

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CPT - Addis Ababa

Cape Town (CPT) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$931

$910

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 9

$898 → $898

10 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 19

$674 → $856

27%

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$832 → $1,054

27%

11 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 19

$669 → $1,004

50%

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 for Cape Town to Addis Ababa are above the typical level at $853.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $525.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typically 12h 45m with one stop

Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa typically take 12h 45m with one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 3.8% direct options available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa are frequent.

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.

📍 ~17 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$900

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a key gateway to Addis Ababa and surrounding regions.

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

💸 Flights from ~$867

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International is a useful alternative, serving as a primary gateway for eastern Ethiopia.

📍 ~350 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,370

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

71% AI deal score

$4,843

Emirates Airlines

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

August is historically cheapest

Typically 12h 45m with one stop

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

August is historically cheapest

Typically 12h 45m with one stop

Connecting flights are dominant

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

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

Feb 15

Jan 28

Jan 31

Jan 26

Feb 09

Jan 23

Jan 29

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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?