Addis Ababa, EthiopiaJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 5h 35m (4,068 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $473 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

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

Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — arriving in Johannesburg

Airport transfer

JNB → Johannesburg, 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 Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

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Airlines flying Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

Carriers on ADD–JNB 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 Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $473 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $397. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$47325 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$397 · 1 stop26 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$48114 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$405 · 1 stop24 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$5425 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	—
Jun 2027	$55229 Jun 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	$430 · 1 stop29 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $397 for November 2026, $430 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Addis Ababa to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg

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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 Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes about 5h 35m, covering 4,068 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 Johannesburg by air?

The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 4,068 km (2,528 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ADD–JNB 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 Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ADD–JNB was $473 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 25 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 Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $397 one-way, against $542 for January 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 Johannesburg?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $397 with one stop against $473 nonstop, a saving of $76. 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 Johannesburg?

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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