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Addis Ababa.Rs128,717 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Apr.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 8 Apr, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,717, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs128,717 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 May.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 2 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs128,717, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs131,489 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 7 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,489, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs134,400 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,400, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs134,400 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,400, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs134,640 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs134,640, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs135,038 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs135,038, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs157,833 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Cape Town on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,833, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cape Town to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in April.
Apr
from Rs128,717
May
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Jul
from Rs131,489
Aug
from Rs134,400
Sep
from Rs135,038
Oct
from Rs134,400
Nov
from Rs134,640
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Direct flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa

Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cape Town to Addis Ababa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Addis Ababa.

Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs128,717
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time6 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineSingapore Airlines
Average flights per week69

Finding cheap flights from Cape Town to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is Rs166,881. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Aegean Airlines fly direct from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
As of April 2025, there are 69 flights per week flying from Cape Town to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Addis Ababa is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cape Town Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Saturday, 17 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Addis Ababa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Safair and Ethiopian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 6 hours 25 minutes. Addis Ababa's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Addis Ababa 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.

  • Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport start from 07:30 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is the 15:20 service with Ethiopian Airlines. In total, there are 14 services every week from CPT to ADD.

  • During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Addis Ababa (and perhaps some other great parts of Ethiopia!). Browse the direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport offered by this airline.

  • If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between CPT and ADD:

    • Maputo International Airport

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • RG Mugabe International Airport

  • Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Ethiopia. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements are constantly changing. Before organising your cheap ticket from CPT to ADD, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Rs128,717 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Return flights start at Rs166,881. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from CPT to ADD, book your journey 10 months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Getting a cheap ticket from CPT to ADD is straightforward with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Need a convenient hotel near CPT? If you're catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • Book a hotel near ADD if you're on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

Getting from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to central Addis Ababa

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 20 minutes.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Addis Ababa. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Search for cheap flights from CPT to ADD in November if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.

More about Addis Ababa

  • After locking in your flights from CPT to ADD, you'll need to find a hotel in Addis Ababa. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:

  • Ethnological Museum and National Museum of Ethiopia are just two of the big attractions to add to your Addis Ababa itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Complete your Addis Ababa trip with hotels and a car rental

  • Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Addis Ababa escape.

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