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

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $465 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $540 for nonstop.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Ethiopian Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Addis Ababa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $495 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $683, a difference of $188. 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 Addis Ababa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 2:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 4:57 am.

The flight takes about 5h 27m.

A nonstop flight from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 5h 27m, covering 2,526 miles.

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.

Ethiopian Air is the only airline operating Addis Ababa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Addis Ababa to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $489 to $660, with an average of $516 over the past 12 months. Anything below $489 counts as a good deal.