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$592 Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

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Cheapest round-trip
$971
Typical prices: $1,281-$1,106
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/1Mon 9/14
IAD - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,447
Typical prices: $1,604-$1,385
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/25Mon 6/1
IAD - ADD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa (WAS-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 12:20 am
IAD
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ADD
20h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 am - 3:40 pm
ADD
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IAD
20h 50m
1 stop
$971Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Wed, Sep 23
SAUDIA Logo
6:50 pm - 6:50 am
IAD
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ADD
29h 00m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
9:55 pm - 3:40 pm
ADD
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IAD
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,021SAUDIA
Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Sep 28
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 12:20 am
IAD
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ADD
20h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 am - 3:40 pm
ADD
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IAD
20h 50m
1 stop
$1,023Qatar Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Sep 21
Qatar Airways Logo
11:05 am - 12:20 am
IAD
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ADD
30h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:50 am - 3:40 pm
ADD
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IAD
20h 50m
1 stop
$1,026Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 12:20 am
IAD
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ADD
19h 35m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 7:50 pm
ADD
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IAD
25h 30m
1 stop
$1,046Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 12:20 am
DCA
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ADD
25h 39m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:50 am - 10:00 pm
ADD
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DCA
27h 10m
2 stops
$1,074American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 27
American Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 12:20 am
DCA
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ADD
45h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:50 am - 11:59 pm
ADD
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DCA
29h 09m
2 stops
$1,080American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 7:00 pm
DCA
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ADD
40h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 6:11 pm
ADD
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DCA
38h 51m
2 stops
$1,317Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 9:30 am
DCA
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ADD
44h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 10:59 pm
ADD
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DCA
33h 59m
2 stops
$1,334Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22
Emirates Logo
3:03 pm - 1:45 pm
BWI
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ADD
39h 42m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
4:00 pm - 9:28 pm
ADD
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BWI
36h 28m
2 stops
$1,694Emirates
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa departing in September.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa costs $1,180 on the route between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Addis Ababa (ADD). It is also the most popular route.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa is August, where tickets cost $434 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,160 and $1,561 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$586
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Addis Ababa

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

  • Do flights to Ethiopia ADD depart from all three major Washington airports?

    Several different types of flights depart from IAD to ADD. You can get a non-stop, one-stop, two-stop, or three-stop flight to Ethiopia (ADD) from IAD in Washington. From BWI and DCA, you can catch a two-stop flight to Ethiopia (ADD).

  • What airlines fly to ADD and where are the layovers?

    Some of the airlines that fly from Washington to Ethiopia (ADD) include Qatar Airways, which flies to ADD with layovers in places such as New York (JFK) and Qatar (DOH). Emirates flies to ADD and often stops in Dubai (DXB). Ethiopian Air operates some non-stop flights, but also some flights that stop in Togo (LFW), Dubai (DXB), and Kuwait (KWI). JetBlue operates flights to ADD with stops in cities such as Boston (BOS) and Dubai (DXB).

  • What documentation do I need if I want to fly to Ethiopia from Washington?

    If you want to go to Ethiopia, you will need a passport that has been valid for at least 6 months, a tourist visa or a business visa, and vaccinations depending on where you have been in recent travels. In order to obtain a visa for Ethiopia, you will also need proof of your travel arrangements and either a personal letter or business letter that shows you have been invited into the country.

  • What is the best way to get from ADD into Addis Ababa City center?

    From the Zebra bus stop just outside ADD, you can catch a Midbus Taxi, which is a bus, into the city. This journey will take approximately 15min. You could take an Addis Ababa airport shuttle into the city, a journey which will take approximately 10min and could be cheaper than a bus. The shuttles are often run by Blue Sky Ethiopia Travel and Tour.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa was $586 for a one-way ticket and $971 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Addis Ababa?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C..

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

    Washington, D.C. has 2 major airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Addis Ababa Bole is the only airport in Addis Ababa. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Washington Dulles Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

    The Airbus A350-1000 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa, Emirates or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa are Emirates and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,230 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $963 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $852 or less one-way and $1,443 or less round-trip.
  • The Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Ethiopia is a hub for Ethiopian Airlines. Of the Washington D.C. airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is a hub for American Airlines; Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a hub for Southern Airways Express and United Airlines; and Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) is the primary hub of Southwest Airlines.
  • If you arrive at ADD on an Ethiopian Airlines flight, you'll be greeted by a Customer Relation Officer who will help you navigate passport control and baggage claim. While waiting for processing through customs, passengers can find out on widescreen displays where they will be able to pick up their luggage at baggage claim.
  • BWI has two animal relief areas before security and two animal relief areas after security. IAD has three pet relief areas outside, before security, and two pet relief areas after security. DCA has four pet relief areas before security and two relief areas after security.
  • The DCA interfaith chapel is a quiet place for reflection and sanctuary and welcomes everyone. BWI offers a meditation room as a place of quiet contemplation. This quiet space is behind the Delta ticket counter. IAD has an interfaith chapel that welcomes everyone, and its goals include providing a quiet place for meditation and prayer, launching a trauma team in cases of devastating loss, and more.
  • The DCA and IAD USO lounges welcome active-duty service members of the US military, retirees of the US military, reservists, and members of the National Guard. The BWI USO welcomes active-duty military personnel, reservist, National Guard Members, and their families.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Washington, D.C.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 3568 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
JFK - MXP
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What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

I love to travel again and again in Emirates. Keep up the good work.

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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 ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

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