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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

21 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Ethiopian Airlines, about 5h 25m in the air, 2,535 mi (4,080 km). Tickets from $420, nonstop from $460.

Flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

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Best fares from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $420 5 January 2027, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $460 5 January 2027, Ethiopian Airlines Cheapest month January 2027 tickets from $420

Johannesburg to Addis Ababa at a glance

flight time, from 5h 15m to 5h 35m
5h 25m
straight-line distance
2,535 mi (4,080 km)
flights a week
21
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
08:20 - 23:00
lowest price, with a connection, 5 January
$420
lowest nonstop price
$460
airline
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Johannesburg to Addis Ababa ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $420. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is March 2027: from $511. The average across months is $465.

Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flight schedule

21 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
ET 848
Ethiopian Airlines
08:20 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
14:45 Addis Ababa Bole International, terminal 2
5h 25m
Daily
Boeing 787-800
ET 808
Ethiopian Airlines
14:30 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
20:45 Addis Ababa Bole International, terminal 2
5h 15m
Daily
Airbus A350-900
ET 858
Ethiopian Airlines
23:00 O.R. Tambo International, terminal A
05:35 Addis Ababa Bole International, terminal 2
5h 35m
Daily
Boeing 737

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Ethiopian Airlines21 a week

Airports

Where flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa depart and land

Departure from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International JNB

21 flights a week, terminal A, 12 mi (20 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Bole International ADD

21 flights a week, terminal 2, 2 mi (4 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit Addis Ababa

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December, +22° to +24° by day. In November it is +22° by day and +8° at night, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+23° +9° 1 days
Feb
+24° +10° 3 days
Mar
+24° +11° 11 days
Apr
+24° +11° 13 days
May
+24° +11° 10 days
Jun
+23° +11° 14 days
Jul
+20° +11° 30 days
Aug
+20° +11° 30 days
Sep
+20° +10° 24 days
Oct
+22° +9° 7 days
Nov
+22° +8° 2 days
Dec
+22° +8° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
A nonstop flight takes 5 hours 25 minutes on average, from 5h 15m to 5h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is Addis Ababa from Johannesburg?
2,535 mi (4,080 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Ethiopian Airlines (21 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
There are 21 a week, about 3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
The first departure is at 08:20 (ET848), the last at 23:00 (ET858). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
January 2027: tickets from $420. The most expensive is March 2027, from $511.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
5 January 2027 (Tuesday): from $420 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?
Ethiopian Airlines: nonstop tickets from $460 on 5 January by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Johannesburg airport do flights to Addis Ababa leave from?
O.R. Tambo International (21 a week).