Which airlines fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Durban and Addis Ababa.

Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Flights from Durban to Addis Ababa usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa.

Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Addis Ababa pass through?

Most connecting flights from Durban to Addis Ababa pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 533 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 994, a difference of R2 461. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Durban to Addis Ababa: • Earliest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 20:00 • Latest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 20:00. The flight takes about 5h 45m.

How long is a flight from Durban to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight from Durban to Addis Ababa takes 5h 45m, covering 7 026 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Durban to Addis Ababa changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R13 272 to R33 599. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Durban to Addis Ababa looking right now?

One-way fares from Durban to Addis Ababa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 693, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Durban and Addis Ababa?

Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Durban (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Addis Ababa flight?

Return flights from Durban to Addis Ababa range from R11 649 to R12 717, with an average of R12 377 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 649 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Return flights from Durban to Addis Ababa typically range from R11 649 to R12 717. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 272 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Ethiopian Air (R13 272) and Emirates (R14 306) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Durban to Addis Ababa according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Flights via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R12 589. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Which route with a stopover is the fastest from Durban to Addis Ababa?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Durban to Addis Ababa at 10h 29m one-way, 4h 44m longer than the 5h 45m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Durban to Addis Ababa, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) had the shortest average connection time for Durban to Addis Ababa stopovers at 7h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 17

14:15 - 21:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 45mdirect

8:35 - 13:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

19:35 - 5:35DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

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Fri, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 17

9:05 - 20:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

8:35 - 13:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21

14:15 - 21:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

5h 45mdirect

8:35 - 13:25ADD Addis Ababa Bole-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

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R14 191Ethiopian Air

Fri, Dec 11 - Thu, Dec 17

9:45 - 20:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

10h 00m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

9:10 - 18:50ADD Addis Ababa Bole-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

10h 40m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Fri, Dec 18 - Mon, Dec 21

14:15 - 21:00DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

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How much is a return flight from Durban to Addis Ababa? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Durban to Addis Ababa departing in December.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

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What are the earliest and latest flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Durban to Addis Ababa:

• Earliest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 20:00
• Latest: departs at 14:15 and lands at 20:00.

The flight takes about 5h 45m.
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa.
How long is a flight from Durban to Addis Ababa?
A direct flight from Durban to Addis Ababa takes 5h 45m, covering 7 026 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Durban to Addis Ababa flight?
Return flights from Durban to Addis Ababa range from R11 649 to R12 717, with an average of R12 377 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 649 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Durban to Addis Ababa changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R13 272 to R33 599. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Durban to Addis Ababa looking right now?
One-way fares from Durban to Addis Ababa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 693, which is 26% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Durban to Addis Ababa?
Flights from Durban to Addis Ababa usually depart from Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Durban to Addis Ababa pass through?
Most connecting flights from Durban to Addis Ababa pass through Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Durban to Addis Ababa?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Durban to Addis Ababa. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at R11 533 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 994, a difference of R2 461.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
Which airlines fly from Durban to Addis Ababa?
Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Durban and Addis Ababa.
What is the time difference between Durban and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Durban (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average R11 533, about R2 461 less than Friday fares (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Durban to Addis Ababa trip for November. Fares historically average R11 025 return in that month – typically R1 887 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole Airport.

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