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Only Ethiopian Air operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Addis Ababa.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• ASKY: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R8 726 return, compared with R9 754 via a stopover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa pass through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 2% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R8 578 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at R8 738, a difference of R160. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa:

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 and lands at 13:45
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 4:25.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% above the route average of R8 681. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa takes 5h 25m, covering 6 542 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R8 914 to R68 776. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 995, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Ethiopian Air is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa flights. 76% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa range from R7 931 to R9 523, with an average of R8 681 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 931 counts as a good deal.