Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know
Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SFO to ADD flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and ADD:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
R 9,529 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Return flights start at R 19,690. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to ADD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to ADD is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:
Venture beyond Addis Ababa and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Addis Ababa Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa Airport to the centre of Addis Ababa has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Addis Ababa in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Addis Ababa, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
November has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to ADD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ethiopia
You've done Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other parts of Ethiopia. Travel about 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its popular sights. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Have time for another stop? Journey to Nazrēt. It's roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.
