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R4 445 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa (JNB-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa

Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 - 14:55JNB-ADD
25h 35m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:45 - 13:05ADD-JNB
5h 20mdirect
R8 539Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:35 - 20:10ADD-JNB
5h 35mdirect
R8 697Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:35 - 20:10ADD-JNB
5h 35mdirect
R8 750Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:35 - 20:10ADD-JNB
5h 35mdirect
R8 767Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:35 - 20:10ADD-JNB
5h 35mdirect
R8 820Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 4
Kenya Airways Logo
1:25 - 9:20JNB-ADD
6h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 0:25ADD-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R10 471Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 9
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 9:30JNB-ADD
6h 55m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
10:20 - 0:25ADD-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R10 594Kenya Airways
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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22:50 - 5:25JNB-ADD
5h 35mdirect
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10:00 - 0:05ADD-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R10 981
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
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10:00 - 0:05ADD-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
R11 209
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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 7
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 3:10JNB-ADD
28h 25m1 stop
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4:10 - 7:10ADD-JNB
28h 00m1 stop
R11 824Egyptair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Addis Ababa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Addis Ababa on a Friday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa is January, where tickets cost R6 589 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 067 and R9 435 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR4 445
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa was R253 for a one-way ticket and R486 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    Johannesburg and Addis Ababa are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and will be arriving at Addis Ababa Bole.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Air or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa are Ethiopian Air and South African. With an average price for the route of R8 489 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 479 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Addis Ababa from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R6 932 or less one-way and R8 336 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa Bole?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa Bole.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Tuesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Friday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Tuesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Friday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, Air India, +8 more

ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,7
South AfricanOverall score based on 41 reviews
7,3Food
8,0Crew
7,6Boarding
6,4Entertainment
7,0Comfort
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The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

10,0 ExcellentClinton Wes, Apr 2025JNB - DUR
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The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

All around pleasant experience. Flight crew were efficient and polite. And the flight was on time.

I was not allowed to board my flight due to a booking error with Kayak which customer service has not responded to me about yet. I had to book another flight at the airport.

The flight attendants were great, the food was also very good. The entertainment in the plane could be improved by including screens to watch shows/ movies.

Boarding confusion, just asked for a cup of water and the crew answers was shocking

Retard cuisant et criard. Inadmissible. Corruption et pratique non recommandable du personnel chargé de faire le Check des billets avant de passer au comptoir d’enregistrement. La dame qui me recevait voulait à tout prix me coller pour se faire d’argent. L’avion devrait faire escale à Douala donc on ne descend pas au sol. Pourquoi me demander où exiger que je devrais avoir un visa sur le Cameroun. C’est inadmissible. J’allais au Tchad et elle sait bien que je n’avais pas non plus besoin de visa compte tenu des accords de réciprocité entre état. J’avais mon visa et pourtant elle insistait. Ce qui était marrant ces collègues étaient complices. J’ai dû hausser le ton et l’insulter proprement. Mon adrénaline a monté. Trop de corrompus et moins de gens intègres dans vos rangs que ce soit à Cotonou et surtout à Accra. A Cotonou à l’agence principale, il vous faut un audit pour le personnel chargé de ventes des billets. Merci de transmettre à Asky

They take your hang luggage and it never arrives to your destination. They don’t follow seating arrangements

You need screens on every seat so passengers can watch movies, documentaries, music or something else to avoid to get bored.

Everything was perfect, Happy to have this great airline that serves all Africa.

The crew were good but I still did not have my luggage till now I keep checking no response

My Ethiopian flight was cancelled without Kayak informing me. I found out through my sister who picked the same flight via Expedia. When i informed Kayak, they failed to put me on another flight…stating they are waiting to hear back from Ethiopia airlines. After receiving no response for 2 weeks, I asked Kayak for a refund. And again, no response. Thus, I had to call my credit card company to dispute the transaction. Thank you chase for being understanding. However, I DO NOT recommend flying with Ethiopian airlines or booking through Kayak. Terrible customer service especially when it entails refunding people their money.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

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