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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Addis Ababa Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs127,475. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Johannesburg.Rs101,401 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,401, select.
Johannesburg.Rs101,869 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Apr.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,869, select.
Johannesburg.Rs101,958 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs101,958, select.
Johannesburg.Rs102,160 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Addis Ababa on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,160, select.
Johannesburg.Rs103,524 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs103,524, select.
Johannesburg.Rs105,526 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs105,526, select.
Johannesburg.Rs106,994 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs106,994, select.
Johannesburg.Rs107,658 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs107,658, select.
Johannesburg.Rs108,130 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,130, select.
Johannesburg.Rs130,623 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs130,623, select.
Johannesburg.Rs131,607 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs131,607, select.
Johannesburg.Rs141,876 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs141,876, select.
Johannesburg.Rs142,446 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs142,446, select.
Johannesburg.Rs148,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs148,058, select.
Johannesburg.Rs148,716 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs148,716, select.
Johannesburg.Rs159,744 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Addis Ababa on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,744, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Addis Ababa to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from Rs131,425
Aug
from Rs107,981
Sep
from Rs105,380
Oct
from Rs103,381
Nov
from Rs101,261
Dec
from Rs106,846
Jan
from Rs101,817
Feb
from Rs102,019
Mar
from Rs107,510
Apr
from Rs101,728
May
from Rs159,524
Jun
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Direct flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg

Alternative Addis Ababa to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

22km from central Johannesburg
ClosestCheapest
from Rs101,261
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Lanseria

32km from central Johannesburg
from Rs171,153
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Addis Ababa to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs101,261
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time5 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week248

Finding cheap flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a return flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg is Rs126,545. 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.
5 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.
Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and ASKY Airlines fly direct from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.
As of July 2026, there are 248 flights per week flying from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg.
The cheapest month to fly from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg is usually September.
If you're flying from Addis Ababa Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from Rs126,545.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Addis Ababa Airport to Johannesburg on Sunday, 13 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 24 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
Currently, Kenya Airways and South African Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Travelling from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg.

  • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is located in Addis Ababa. Following the UTC+2 timezone, Johannesburg is one hour behind Addis Ababa.

  • The most popular route is from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). You can select from 21 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ADD to JNB is the 08:45 Ethiopian Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 23:30 with Ethiopian Airlines.

  • Leave enough time to make your ADD to Johannesburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

  • Begin your journey at ADD and fly nonstop to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg tickets.

  • Be on the lookout for promotions from Ethiopian Airlines. This airline has direct flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from ADD to Johannesburg. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

    • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

    • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

  • Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Addis Ababa, ADD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ADD:

  • When it comes to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 60% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Johannesburg

  • Rs101,401 is currently the best price for a one-way Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return plane tickets start at Rs126,371. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from ADD to Johannesburg, reserve your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from ADD to Johannesburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg. Stay at one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from ADD to Johannesburg.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Central Johannesburg is around 40 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Once your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 45 minutes.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your ADD to Johannesburg flight:

  • Get the lowest price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • April is the most popular month for flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in December.

  • The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • Look for cheap tickets from ADD to Johannesburg in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Johannesburg, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • Nelson Mandela Statue and Apartheid Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Top of Africa.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Travel about 451 kilometres southeast to Pietermaritzburg to check off its popular sights. From Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples to KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're interested in discovering another corner of South Africa, head for Bloemfontein, about 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden are key reasons to visit.

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