What percentage of Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 56.5% of flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that a significant portion of travelers on this route can find non-stop options.

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

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa has a duration of 5 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 4068 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 55 minutes. This represents a difference of 210 minutes between direct and one-stop journeys.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are frequently available. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days. Travelers often find competitive options when planning their trips on this route.

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October 1 - October 2

Cheapest

Best

JNB - Addis Ababa

$698

$378

Round trip

October 7 - October 28

JNB - Addis Ababa

$647

$434

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August 6 - August 13

JNB - Addis Ababa

$647

$435

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October 5 - October 9

JNB - Addis Ababa

$700

$457

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July 19 - July 24

JNB - Addis Ababa

$698

$458

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July 18 - July 25

Earliest

JNB - Addis Ababa

$677

$461

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July 25 - August 1

JNB - Addis Ababa

$691

$462

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August 3 - August 10

JNB - Addis Ababa

$649

$462

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October 23 - October 30

JNB - Addis Ababa

$701

$466

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August 23 - August 30

JNB - Addis Ababa

$618

$468

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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 are non-stop, the rest connect once. When itineraries do include connections, travelers typically experience 1 stopover.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, fares typically range from $411–$616, with a median of $466. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 39% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa? The most affordable month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $427. Following closely, June also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $436. March is another favorable month, showing a median fare of $452.

The flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa covers a distance of 4068 kilometers. This makes it a long-haul journey, connecting two major cities across a significant distance.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Regular price: $594 - $958

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is $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

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

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Flights from $427

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Most Expensive

Flights from $745

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Direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$727

$558

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$699

$556

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$601

$695

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$720

$556

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$724

$559

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

$640

$582

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$805 → $580

28%

7 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 25

$682 → $503

26%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$737 → $579

21%

7 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 28

$683 → $537

21%

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 is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January, June, and March offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 15m

The median flight time for this long-haul route is 7 hours and 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

South African Airways offers direct flights

South African Airways has historically offered direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are historically frequent.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary departure airport for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$470

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International offers an alternative departure option for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1153

Addis Ababa main airports to arrive at

Addis Ababa Bole International (ADD)

Cheapest

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Addis Ababa.

📍 ~5 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 an international airport serving eastern Ethiopia.

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

💸 Flights from ~$999

Awasa (AWA)

Cheapest

Awasa is the closest major alternative airport to Addis Ababa, serving a key economic hub.

📍 ~190 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$904

Bahir Dar (BJR)

Bahir Dar offers high-quality airport infrastructure and consistent flight availability as a regional capital.

📍 ~330 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1004

Jijiga (JIJ)

Jijiga is a critical transport link for the eastern Somali region with high traffic volume.

📍 ~458 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1052

Lalibela (LLI)

Lalibela is a well-maintained facility with reliable daily service, important for tourism.

📍 ~250 km from Addis Ababa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1004

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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 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $537. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees an average price of $561, while booking 7-13 days out averages $555. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $541.

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 for this route has been $466. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at $616 or below.

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. March has seen the highest median price at $452, compared to the annual median of $466 for this route.

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