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Ethiopian Airlines Flights: Cape Town to Addis Ababa
Compare Ethiopian Airlines fares, schedules, and alternative airlines for this route. Flight time: 6h 39m. Distance: 5,229 km.
Route summary
| Airline | Ethiopian Airlines |
| Route | Cape Town → Addis Ababa |
| Direct | Yes |
| Flight time | 6h 39m (route average, not airline-specific) |
| Distance | 5,229 km |
Airports used by Ethiopian Airlines
Confirmed from real route data — departing via Cape Town International Airport, arriving via Bole International Airport.
Real fares right now
9 days of real fares on file across airlines flying Cape Town to Addis Ababa. The lowest fare on file is €486 on Sat Aug 22.
Fare range on this route
Across 9 days of real fares on file — current window, not historical.
Ethiopian Airlines on this route
Ethiopian Airlines is confirmed to operate on the Cape Town to Addis Ababa route, a full-service carrier offering multiple cabin classes. The route is 5,229 km with a typical flight time of 6h 39m.
As a long-haul route on a full-service carrier, expect multiple cabin classes (often including business), complimentary meals, and typically an overnight or day-long flight depending on time zones — lounge access may apply if you're in a premium cabin.
Alternative airlines on this route
We don't have other confirmed airlines on this exact route in our data — use the search box above to see live options.
Check-in and boarding
Most airlines, Ethiopian Airlines included, offer online check-in (usually opening 24–48 hours before departure) and a mobile boarding pass, alongside traditional airport check-in and bag drop desks. Arriving with an online boarding pass and no checked baggage is typically the fastest way through the airport — check Ethiopian Airlines's specific check-in window and any airport-specific requirements before you travel.
Cheapest time to book
As a general industry pattern (not specific to this route or airline), fares tend to be lowest roughly 4–8 weeks before departure for short-haul routes, and slightly earlier — around 2–3 months out — for long-haul. This isn't a fact about Ethiopian Airlines specifically; see the live prices and fare range above for what's actually on file right now.
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