Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, making Addis Ababa 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to ADD flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and ADD include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
R 9,974 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 20,679. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from LAX to ADD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from LAX to ADD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LAX land on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Consider booking a hotel near ADD if you're taking a late Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Set your own pace with a Addis Ababa Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion to explore parts of Addis Ababa that don't always get the spotlight.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Addis Ababa in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport for March if you want to go to Addis Ababa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to ADD in November. Average temperatures are between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover more of Ethiopia. Travel around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its top sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Set out 80 kilometres south-east from Addis Ababa and you'll find yourself in Nazrēt, another notable destination in Ethiopia. Kick off your sightseeing at Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.