Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

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Addis Ababa.R 7,669 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,669, select.

Addis Ababa.R 7,714 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,714, select.

Addis Ababa.R 7,730 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,730, select.

Addis Ababa.R 8,347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,347, select.

Addis Ababa.R 8,352 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,352, select.

Addis Ababa.R 8,390 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,390, select.

Addis Ababa.R 8,390 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Mar.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 14 Mar, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,390, select.

Addis Ababa.R 8,593 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,593, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Addis Ababa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Addis Ababa.

Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 7,669
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	6 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airline	Ethiopian Airlines
Average flights per week	61

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

How much are return flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is R 10,949. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

6 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

Which airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

Ethiopian Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

How many flights are there a week from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

As of May 2025, there are 61 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?

The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is usually May 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on?

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 Thursday, 10 July 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Addis Ababa?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Addis Ababa?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa with?

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

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

Around 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa one hour ahead of Cape Town.
Choose from 14 weekly Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flights. The 13:50 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest available. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 15:20.
Leave enough time to make your CPT to ADD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ethiopian Airlines offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.
Ethiopian Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Ethiopian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CPT to ADD flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CPT and ADD include:
- O.R. Tambo International Airport
- RG Mugabe International Airport
- Maputo International Airport

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

R 7,669 is the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,949. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from CPT to ADD, book your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from CPT to ADD is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CPT make it to their destination as scheduled 81.65% of the time.
To get to Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CPT:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

Consider booking a hotel near ADD if you're catching a late Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Addis Ababa Bole International Airport rental car and discover corners of Addis Ababa that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Green Motion.
Booking your vehicle from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

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

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Addis Ababa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.

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

July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Addis Ababa in April.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for March if you want to visit Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
November sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to ADD sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ethiopia you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres east of Addis Ababa, a visit to Dire Dawa will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like ጋሽ አቤ ጋራ Gash Abe Mountain, Hadheeysa and Masjid Quba.
Around 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, Nazrēt is another favourite stop in Ethiopia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Baraka mesjid, Aba Geda Hall and Al-Aqsa Mosque.