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Cheap flights Cape Town — Addis Ababa

from $474 5 231 km ~6h 39m 12 flights found 5 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $474 on 10.12.2026
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Prices found for 7 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
10 Dec 2026, Thu
CemAir 5Z 906
17:45
CPT Cape Town International Airport
01:30
ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
7h 45m 1 stop
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04 Dec 2026, Fri
Qatar Airways QR 1370
13:35
CPT Cape Town International Airport
03:25
ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
13h 50m 1 stop
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Ethiopian Airlines ET 844
14:50
CPT Cape Town International Airport
21:15
ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
6h 25m Direct
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04 Dec 2026, Fri
Ethiopian Airlines ET 846
15:30
CPT Cape Town International Airport
21:55
ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
6h 25m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
5 231 km
Flight time
6h 39m
Time difference
+1h
Minimum price
from $474 (10.12.2026)
Average price
$501
Maximum price
$528
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
CPT Cape Town International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Airlines (5)
5Z CemAir EK Emirates QR Qatar Airways SA South African Airways ET Ethiopian Airlines
Agencies (6)
Kiwi.com Farera Trip.com Авиасейлс Gotogate Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
CemAir
CemAir
1 flights · 1 days
$474
Emirates
Emirates
3 flights · 3 days
$483
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$528
South African Airways
South African Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$677
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
6 flights · 6 days
$753
Where to buy tickets 6
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $474
Farera
2 tickets · 1 days
from $483
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $528
Авиасейлс
1 tickets · 1 days
from $677
Gotogate
1 tickets · 1 days
from $768
Clickavia
4 tickets · 4 days
from $833
Airports

From — Cape Town (1)

  • CPT Cape Town International Airport

To — Addis Ababa (1)

  • ADD Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Other destinations from Cape Town
Frequently asked questions about the route Cape Town — Addis Ababa
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?
Approximate flight time — 6h 39m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Addis Ababa?
The straight-line distance — 5 231 km.
How much do flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $474 on 10.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $501. Range: $474 — $528.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Addis Ababa?
The difference — +1h.
From which airports does Cape Town operate flights?
From Cape Town: CPT (Cape Town International Airport).
To which airports in Addis Ababa do flights arrive?
To Addis Ababa: ADD (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: CemAir, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $768. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Cape Town — Addis Ababa

Flights Cape Town — Addis Ababa is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 5 231 km. Flight time 6h 39m. Time difference +1h.

From Cape Town (CPT) flights depart from 1 airport: CPT. To Addis Ababa (ADD) — 1 arrival airport: ADD.

5 airlines operate on this route: CemAir, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $474 (10.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $501, ranging from $474 to $528. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.