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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (SFO-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 29
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12:40 pm - 11:45 pmSFO-ADD
25h 05m1 stop
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12:40 am - 12:05 pmADD-SFO
21h 25m1 stop
$899Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
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12:40 pm - 11:45 pmSFO-ADD
25h 05m1 stop
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12:45 am - 4:40 pmADD-SFO
25h 55m1 stop
$900Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Nov 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 11:45 pmSFO-ADD
25h 05m1 stop
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12:40 am - 4:45 pmADD-SFO
27h 05m1 stop
$918Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 29
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3:55 pm - 12:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 15m1 stop
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1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$947Qatar Airways
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 27
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3:55 pm - 12:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 15m1 stop
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1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD-SFO
21h 45m1 stop
$985Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 30
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10:45 pm - 7:10 amSFO-ADD
22h 25m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 5:50 pmADD-SFO
29h 00m2 stops
$1,007Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 31
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10:45 pm - 7:15 amSFO-ADD
21h 30m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 11:40 pmADD-SFO
35h 50m2 stops
$1,021Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Oct 30
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 1:45 pmSFO-ADD
40h 10m2 stops
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2:50 pm - 3:29 pmADD-SFO
34h 39m2 stops
$1,052United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 1:45 pmSFO-ADD
40h 10m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 2:43 pmADD-SFO
32h 43m2 stops
$1,079United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Oct 29
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2:40 pm - 5:25 amSFO-ADD
28h 45m2 stops
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1:20 am - 9:05 pmADD-SFO
29h 45m2 stops
$1,144Austrian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Addis Ababa is October, where tickets cost $845 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,675 and $1,555 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$540
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

  • How can reach the city center after my flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    After your flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa, you can reach the city center by getting a taxi or a ride-sharing service from the airport. The journey takes approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Alternatively, you can use the light rail system, known as the Addis Ababa Light Rail Transit, which connects the airport to various parts of the city, including the city center.

  • Can I board Turkish Airlines with my pet on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    Yes, Turkish Airlines allows pets to travel on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Your pet can be transported in the cargo hold if its weight does not exceed 99 lbs. Alternatively, if your pet weighs less than 17 lbs, you may be able to carry it in the cabin.

  • Can I pre-select my seat when I book with Ethiopian Airlines on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    Yes, Ethiopian Airlines allows passengers to pre-select their seats when booking flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. This enables you to choose your preferred seat in advance, ensuring your comfort and convenience during the journey. Please note that seat selection may be subject to availability, so it is advisable to make your selection as early as possible.

  • Which special meals can I get when I board Ethiopian Airlines from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    On Ethiopian Airlines' San Francisco to Addis Ababa route, you can enjoy a range of special meals. Options may include low-fat, vegan, low-salt, diabetic, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals. They also offer special meals for religious and cultural requirements, such as Hindu, Kosher, Muslim, and Jain meals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa was $540 for a one-way ticket and $899 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Addis Ababa?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Addis Ababa from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Addis Ababa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Addis Ababa from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Addis Ababa.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa, Austrian Airlines or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa are Austrian Airlines and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,257 and an overall rating of 7.6, Austrian Airlines is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $978 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Addis Ababa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ADD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

  • U.S. citizens traveling from San Francisco (SFO) to Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia typically require a valid passport and a visa for entry. The visa can be obtained either in advance from the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate in the United States, or upon arrival at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa.
  • Additionally, Ethiopian Airlines strives helps passengers with disabilities on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in numerous ways. They offer a variety of services, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained staff to assist with boarding and disembarking.
  • Ethiopian Airlines provides a range of kid-friendly amenities on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. These include dedicated children's meals with diverse options, entertainment systems offering a wide selection of TV shows, movies, and games suitable for children, and the provision of infant bassinets for young travelers. Additionally, the friendly cabin crew is attentive to the needs of families traveling with children, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey for everyone.
  • Turkish Airlines provides a variety of in-flight entertainment choices on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Passengers can enjoy a variety of movies, TV shows, music, and games on their personal screens. The airline also offers a selection of audio books and language learning programs to enhance the travel experience.
  • Ethiopian Airlines aids sustainable travel on flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa through various initiatives. They prioritize fuel efficiency by utilizing modern aircraft and implementing efficient operational practices. The airline also supports carbon offset programs to mitigate emissions.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3287 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.8Food
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Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SKT - DXB
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Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

Liked fold flat bed. Didn’t like having no window. Didn’t like poor choice of food and being served dinner very late, hours after take off of a 7:40pm flight. Servers not friendly. Food horrible in business class.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

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.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

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.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

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

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