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$535+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ADD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Addis Ababa Bole are usually found in March or April, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:40 pmSFO - ADD
2 stops28h 40mAustrian Airlines
Tue 1/201:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops29h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,173
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:40 pmSFO - ADD
2 stops22h 10mAustrian Airlines
Sun 1/181:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops29h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,208
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:40 pmSFO - ADD
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/201:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,301
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:40 pmSFO - ADD
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/181:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,355
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:40 pmSFO - ADD
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/61:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,366
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/272:40 pmSFO - ADD
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/161:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,411
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:40 pmSFO - ADD
2 stops21h 40mAustrian Airlines
Fri 1/161:30 amADD - SFO
2 stops31h 09mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,416
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:50 pmSFO - ADD
1 stop41h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/2111:10 pmADD - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,460
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:40 pmSFO - ADD
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Sun 1/1812:20 amADD - SFO
1 stop23h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/15$1,547

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$913
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,435
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa that are best for you.

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San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

1:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 3/9

12:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$913

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/2

12:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$940

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

6:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 1/21

1:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

$977

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:37 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops35h 48m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 2/3

9:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,005

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

10:37 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops35h 58m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 2/11

9:00 am-4:42 pm

2 stops42h 42m

$1,014

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

3:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/2

1:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,017

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

3:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 3/10

7:35 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 05m

$1,017

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-9:25 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 1/26

9:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

$1,041

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 2/10

9:00 am-9:41 am

2 stops35h 41m

$1,041

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

6:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 1/25

12:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,042

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Addis Ababa flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Addis Ababa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Addis Ababa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Addis Ababa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Addis Ababa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 87 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (average of $816). Flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ADD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Addis Ababa flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Addis Ababa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Addis Ababa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Addis Ababa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,102 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
912 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,440 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    For as low as $913, Turkish Airlines can have you in Addis Ababa from San Francisco in 23h 15m. The distance from San Francisco to Addis Ababa is about 8989 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at $839. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $869 and $990, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa are Qatar Airways ($465), Turkish Airlines ($467), and Ethiopian Air ($531).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Addis Ababa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (average of $816). Flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$839Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$870Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$990Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
EmiratesCheapest$1,234Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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