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R4 927 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa

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Cheap Flight Deals from OR Tambo to Bole (JNB-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Bole 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.

Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa.
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14:35 - 20:50JNB-ADD
5h 15mdirect
10:00 - 0:50ADD-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R6 014Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 22
4:00 - 7:35JNB-ADD
26h 35m1 stop
15:35 - 20:00ADD-JNB
5h 25mdirect
R6 051Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 14
14:35 - 20:50JNB-ADD
5h 15mdirect
10:00 - 0:50ADD-JNB
15h 50m1 stop
R6 257Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 8
12:20 - 14:55JNB-ADD
25h 35m2 stops
23:30 - 3:55ADD-JNB
5h 25mdirect
R8 636Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 14
1:15 - 9:20JNB-ADD
7h 05m1 stop
10:20 - 0:15ADD-JNB
14h 55m1 stop
R11 053Kenya Airways
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Thu, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 14
1:15 - 9:20JNB-ADD
7h 05m1 stop
10:20 - 0:15ADD-JNB
14h 55m1 stop
R11 222Kenya Airways
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Fri, Feb 14 - Sat, Feb 22
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
4:05 - 7:10ADD-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
R11 934
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Sat, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 21
14:35 - 20:50JNB-ADD
5h 15mdirect
8:45 - 13:10ADD-JNB
5h 25mdirect
R11 990South African
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Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 22
8:20 - 14:45JNB-ADD
5h 25mdirect
4:05 - 7:10ADD-JNB
28h 05m1 stop
R12 046
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Sat, Feb 15 - Fri, Feb 21
4:00 - 21:30JNB-ADD
16h 30m2 stops
9:20 - 0:50ADD-JNB
40h 30m3 stops
R56 089ASKY
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Thu, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 14

Flights from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 Wednesday 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 March, where tickets cost R5 864 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R9 386 and R9 386 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 927
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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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Flights from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to Addis Ababa 
ZaakiraFlew with Ethiopian AirJNB-ADDDec 2024
Ethiopian airlines have the best price. If flying to jeddah then Saudia is ideal. Best check in especially if done online is Etihad but only in Abu Dhabi itself.
DaviesFlew with Ethiopian AirJNB-ADDJun 2024
Airport security checking in is very slow and will delay boarding. So be there early.
StriveFlew with Ethiopian AirJNB-ADDMay 2024
Be ready for organized confusion at Addis Airport.

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 R263 for a one-way ticket and R321 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 R7 493 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 R12 206 and an overall rating of 7,6.

  • 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.

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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 R7 257 or less one-way and R7 982 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct 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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Top 3 airlines serving 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
ASKYOverall score based on 55 reviews
6,4Entertainment
7,3Food
7,7Boarding
7,8Crew
7,7Comfort
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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.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024LFW - ABV
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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.

Cons: "It would be much better if they didn’t lose my 2 luggage bags with no proper compensation to offer - 50$ is what you get to recover your belongings meanwhile my items lost are worth at least 10,000$.. contacting my lawyer in the morning. Also the plane has nowhere to plug your phone, can’t charge your phone for over 7 hours, no in flight WiFi, and no tv screen to watch movies.. I couldn’t help but wonder was this a 1985 plane? Do not recommend, stay away."
Cons: "This is my first time traveling these airlines and I promise you it’s the last.. the plane had no option to plug my cell phone, no WiFi, not even a screen to watch movies (7 something hours flight).. I was served a loaf of bread cut in half with some spices inside as a meal! But the most horrible part is the fact once landed I found out the lost both of my luggage bags, and All they told me was I’m entitled of an allowance of $50.. tried hard not to laugh as my 50 kg of belongings worth thousands of dollars.. beyond disappointed, aggravated and shocked. Contacting my lawyer in the morning. Do not fly with them!"

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

First row in business class is terrible - no storage space with video screen folded down between seats. Entertainment system didn't show flight info...

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

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