What percentage of Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, 56.5% of flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa were direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find direct flight options.

What's the flight time from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

The typical direct flight time from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is 5 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 4068 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 8 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive pricing. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips.

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2026-08-31 – 2026-09-01
JNB - Addis Ababa
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$682
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Johannesburg to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa takes about 7h 15m, including connections. This route often involves layovers, as a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, understanding these journey times can help in planning.

Right now, fares for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $411–$616, with a median of $466. Currently, 39% of recent fares are classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is often in January, with a median fare of $427. Other affordable months include June, where the median fare is $436, and March, with a median fare of $452. These months tend to offer more competitive pricing for the route.

The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa is 4068 km, making this a long-haul flight. This classification means you can expect a longer travel duration compared to short or medium-haul routes, often involving a full day of travel when accounting for connections and airport time.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $594 - $958

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

Regular prices for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa typically range from $594 to $958. The current lowest deal is $379 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 2.

now $379

Low $594

High $958

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are cheapest in January, with a median price of $427. The most expensive month to fly is February, with a median price of $745. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $427

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $745

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$817

$498

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$810

$535

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$711

$562

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$705

$591

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$710

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$704

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$817 → $498

39%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$810 → $535

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$805 → $563

30%

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$682 → $466

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Johannesburg - Addis Ababa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are below the typical level, with 39% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, June, and March are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($427), June ($436), and March ($452) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 7h 15m

The typical direct flight duration from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is 7 hours 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

56.5% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 56.5% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights

Ethiopian Airlines is a key carrier providing direct flights on the Johannesburg to Addis Ababa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Current deal at $379 with Ethiopian Airlines

A recent deal for this route was found at $379 with Ethiopian Airlines via Skyscanner.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a key departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Johannesburg.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$470

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International for eastern Ethiopia, though it has fewer international connections.

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

💸 Flights from ~$999

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

91% AI deal score

$3,450

$1,417

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the best prices for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $537. Booking within 6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to an average of $561. Even booking more than 60 days out can result in slightly higher prices, averaging $544.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is considered to be $411 or less. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $466. Prices can go up to $616 or more for the higher end of the market.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $427. June also offers competitive prices, with a median of $436. The annual median price for this route is $466, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Johannesburg to Addis Ababa: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $594 - $958

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

Regular prices for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa typically range from $594 to $958. The current lowest deal is $379 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 1-Oct 2.

now $379

Low $594

High $958

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

January

Cheapest

Flights from $427

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $745

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Ethiopian Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$817

$498

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$810

$535

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$711

$562

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$705

$591

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$710

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$580

$704

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$817 → $498

39%

2 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 12

$810 → $535

34%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$805 → $563

30%

1 night

Aug 31 - Sep 1

$682 → $466

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa