Cape Town, South AfricaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia

Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Nonstop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) take about 7h 2m (5,230 km). Ethiopian Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $843 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Addis Ababa: A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Addis Ababa

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

Airport transfer

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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 Cape Town →3 lounges at Cape Town Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresADD to Addis Ababa: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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

✈ Ethiopian Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Cape Town to Addis Ababa fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $843 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $513. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$84724 Nov 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$513 · 2 stops24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$84310 Dec 2026 · Ethiopian Airlines	$528 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$8977 Jan 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	$598 · 1 stop20 Jan 2027
Jun 2027	$9019 Jun 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines	$554 · 1 stop9 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $513 for November 2026, $554 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

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

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Ethiopia 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 — Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

A nonstop flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Addis Ababa (ADD) 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 Cape Town from Addis Ababa by air?

The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 5,230 km (3,250 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CPT–ADD 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 Cape Town to Addis Ababa cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CPT–ADD was $843 USD with Ethiopian Airlines (nonstop), departing 10 Dec 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 Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $513 one-way, against $598 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 Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $513 with 2 stops against $843 nonstop, a saving of $330. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Ethiopia?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Ethiopia 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 Addis Ababa?

Ethiopia 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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