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

• Earliest: departs at 8:20 am and lands at 1:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 4:25 am.

The flight takes about 5h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa takes 5h 25m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa range from $496 to $595, with an average of $542 over the past 12 months. Anything below $496 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $542 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $545 round-trip, compared to $609 via a layover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Ethiopian Air is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by FlySafair and ASKY. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $433, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 2% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Addis Ababa. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $536 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $10.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

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
• ASKY: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.