What percentage of Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.7% of flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant majority of routes on this path typically involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight time from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is 5 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 4068 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 10 hours and 10 minutes. This means that connecting flights typically take almost twice as long as direct routes.

Are non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa typically cost 41% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $769, while connecting flights had a median price of $547. Direct flights accounted for approximately 11.3% of all flights on this route in the trailing 90 days. Travelers may consider the time savings against the increased cost when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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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 5h 15m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time for connecting flights. For those itineraries that do connect, the median travel time is significantly longer, at 15h 8m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, prices typically range from $434–$867, with a median of $547. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and 46% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price drops on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $431. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $534, and December, with a median fare of $538.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa connect at least once, with only 11.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa is 4068 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This means you can expect a substantial journey, often involving extended flight times and potentially multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $626 - $981

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

The regular price range for this route is between 626 USD and 981 USD. The current lowest deal is 702 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $702

Low $626

High $981

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is July, with a median price of $431. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $927. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $431

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $927

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$666

$753

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$763

$729

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$847

$747

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$724

$708

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$654

$708

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$727

$708

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$722 → $681

9 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 8

$674 → $681

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$728 → $767

2 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 12

$727 → $767

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 for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $431 for flights from JNB to ADD.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 15m.

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa takes 5 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 11.7% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

South African Airways offers direct flights.

South African Airways is one of the airlines providing direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa appear regularly, typically within 30 days.

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.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$603

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$601

Airports nearby Addis Ababa used as alternative

Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR)

Consider Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International (DIR) as an alternative for eastern Ethiopia, despite significant ground travel from Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1,051

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Addis Ababa

$1,396

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Addis Ababa

Historically, the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa for the cheapest prices is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $487. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $519, which is slightly higher. For those booking 14-27 days out, the average price was $529, while booking 60+ days in advance resulted in an average price of $560. The most expensive average price, $929, was observed for bookings made 28-59 days before the flight.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa was considered to be $434 or less. The median price for this route was $547. Historically, 25% of travelers found prices at or below $434, while 75% of travelers paid $867 or less. These figures are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $431. Other relatively inexpensive months include August, with a median price of $534, and December, with a median price of $538. The annual median price for this route is $547. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day period.

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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: $626 - $981

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

The regular price range for this route is between 626 USD and 981 USD. The current lowest deal is 702 USD with Ethiopian Airlines, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now $702

Low $626

High $981

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

July

Cheapest

Flights from $431

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $927

Jan

Feb

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$666

$753

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$763

$729

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$847

$747

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$724

$708

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$654

$708

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$727

$708

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$722 → $681

9 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 8

$674 → $681

3 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 13

$728 → $767

2 nights

Oct 10 - Oct 12

$727 → $767

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa