What percentage of Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 56.5% of flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are common, travelers also frequently utilize connecting flights for this route.

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. This covers a distance of 4068 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time historically extends to 8 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers can expect varying durations depending on whether their journey includes layovers.

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 identified as one where favorable fares appear regularly. Travelers can often find competitive deals when planning their trips, based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $599 - $1,031

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is between $599 and $1031. The current lowest deal is $532 on Kayak for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $532

Low $599

High $1,031

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

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$674

$776

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$785

$782

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$443

$730

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$505

$730

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$593

$617

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$541

$730

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 17

$717 → $535

25%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

$711 → $532

25%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$692 → $537

22%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$692 → $559

19%

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, at $532.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $427.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 15m on average.

The median flight duration for direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is 7h 15m.

✈️ 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 offering direct flights on the Johannesburg to Addis Ababa route.

🎯 Booking tip

39% of recent fares are considered good deals.

Historically, 39% of recent fares on this route are considered good deals, priced at $411 or below.

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

$1,468

Save $1,737

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

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. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked within this window was $537. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices around $561, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive. Planning your trip within the recommended window can help secure more favorable fares.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is typically around $411 or less. The median price for this route was $466. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares falling below $616. Aiming for prices at or below the good price threshold can help travelers secure a more economical fare.

Historically, January has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, with a median price of $427. June also offered favorable prices, with a median of $436. While March had a median price of $452, it was also identified as the most expensive month within the trailing 270 days, with the overall annual median price for the route being $466.

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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: $599 - $1,031

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

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa is between $599 and $1031. The current lowest deal is $532 on Kayak for travel from Aug 24-Aug 30.

now $532

Low $599

High $1,031

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

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$674

$776

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Kenya Airways

$785

$782

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$443

$730

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$505

$730

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$593

$617

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Addis Ababa

Johannesburg (JNB) - Addis Ababa (ADD)

Ethiopian Airlines

$541

$730

One-way

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

7 nights

Jan 10 - Jan 17

$717 → $535

25%

6 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 30

$711 → $532

25%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$692 → $537

22%

7 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 11

$692 → $559

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa