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Addis Ababa.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Tue, 17 Feb.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 11 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 4 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,382 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Sep, returning Tue, 23 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 23 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,382, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,475 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 17 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,475, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,489 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar, returning Thu, 19 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,489, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,527 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Norse Atlantic Airways and Flynas.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Flynas, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,527, select.
Addis Ababa.$1,550 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Oct, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 4 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,550, select.

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Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Addis Ababa.

New York to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,369
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time12 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week1

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa is $1,369. 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.
12 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa.
As of July 2025, there is one flight per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Addis Ababa is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 30 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 offers the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Addis Ababa is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of New York.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your JFK to ADD flight.

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

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JFK and ADD:

    • Ben Gurion International Airport

    • London Gatwick Airport

    • Felix Houphouet Boigny Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Right now, $565 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,369. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JFK to ADD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JFK to ADD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:

  • Go beyond Addis Ababa and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car from Green Motion.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

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

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to central Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Addis Ababa in April.

  • When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from JFK to ADD in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • You've visited Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other corners of Ethiopia. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its must-visit sights. From ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain to Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another essential stop in Ethiopia. Start your sightseeing at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

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