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Flight deals from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,230. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.$1,194 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,194, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,205 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,205, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,219 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,219, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,227 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,227, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Thu, 30 Jul.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,230, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,235 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,235, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,236 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,236, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair and South African Airways.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with South African Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,285 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,285, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,312, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,440 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Emirates and flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,440, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,729 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,729, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar, returning Wed, 24 Mar.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,737 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,737, select.

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Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,194
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time6 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week118

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is $1,194. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines and Flynas fly direct from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
As of June 2026, there are 118 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Addis Ababa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes.

  • Addis Ababa is one hour ahead of Cape Town and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 14 Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, pick the 13:50 Ethiopian Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 15:25 with Ethiopian Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CPT to ADD flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if your schedule allows.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Ethiopian Airlines on this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for CPT to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CPT and ADD include:

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

    • Harare Airport

    • Maputo Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • At the moment, $696 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,194. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from CPT to ADD, book your trip one month before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CPT to ADD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Cape Town Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81% of the time.

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • If you have a late Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near ADD:

  • Pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car and explore parts of Addis Ababa that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Green Motion.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

  • From Addis Ababa Airport, Addis Ababa is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Addis Ababa based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before locking in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to ADD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • Dire Dawa is just one of the many places in Ethiopia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Addis Ababa. Around 354 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral, Mosque and Porc Epic Cave.

  • Your trip through Ethiopia wouldn't be complete without visiting Nazrēt. Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa.

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