Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaCape Town, South Africa

Flights from Addis Ababa to Cape Town

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cape Town (CPT) take about 7h 2m (5,230 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $679 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cape Town

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — arriving in Cape Town

Airport transfer

CPT → Cape Town, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Addis Ababa →1 lounge at Addis Ababa AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresCPT to Cape Town: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cape Town →3 drop-off points

Things to book in Cape Town

All 16 things to do in Cape Town →
Robben Island (prison)from €42.50
Robben Island Museum 3.8 · 372 Tiqets reviews
from €50
Cape Town Hiking 4.6 · 118 Tiqets reviews
from €60
Table Mountain Cable Car 4.4 · 50 Tiqets reviews
from €100
Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Tours 4.6 · 25 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Addis Ababa to Cape Town

Carriers on ADD–CPT according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Addis Ababa to Cape Town fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $679 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $487. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$78928 Oct 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines$487 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$67926 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines$489 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$81430 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines$487 · 1 stop14 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$8127 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines$505 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$81817 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines$533 · 1 stop17 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$8221 Mar 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines$611 · 2 stops1 Mar 2027
May 2027$83029 May 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines$696 · 2 stops29 May 2027
Jun 2027$83029 Jun 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines$570 · 2 stops29 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $487 for October 2026, $487 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Addis Ababa to Cape Town, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Cape Town

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Addis Ababa to Cape Town flights

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cape Town (CPT) takes about 7h 2m, covering 5,230 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Addis Ababa from Cape Town by air?
The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 5,230 km (3,250 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Cape Town?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADD–CPT route include Ethiopian Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Addis Ababa to Cape Town cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADD–CPT was $679 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 26 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Cape Town?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $487 one-way, against $696 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Addis Ababa to Cape Town?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $487 with one stop against $679 nonstop, a saving of $192. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Ethiopia to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Cape Town?
South Africa is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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