Addis Ababa

$642+ 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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ADD
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

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 April 29, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 7/134:39 pm
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops25h 01m
SAUDIA
Sun 8/235:10 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops27h 57m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$1,057
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop22h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/211:50 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops45h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/183:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop22h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 9/211:50 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops31h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,162
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/187:00 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops32h 50m
SAUDIA
Mon 9/213:35 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops29h 20m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/27$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Mon 5/116:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops28h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/119:00 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 59m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,167
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/810:50 pm
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops33h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$1,170
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/39:00 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops34h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,174
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/199:00 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,175
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/269:00 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,177
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Sun 5/107:40 am
SFO
-
ADD
2 stops27h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 6/48:45 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops46h 42m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/26$1,179
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/28:20 am
SFO
-
ADD
3 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/169:00 am
ADD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,180

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 April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,057
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$642
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$994
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Addis Ababa Bole flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Addis Ababa Bole flights.
From San Francisco to Addis Ababa Bole
One-way flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa Bole
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 10/30

10:40 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops32h 49m

$1,288
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

4:05 pm-3:50 am

1 stop25h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/26

2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,383

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

12:26 pm-4:35 am

2 stops30h 09m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 10/30

2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,546

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

4:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/8

4:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,609

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

12:54 pm-5:55 am

2 stops31h 01m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/8

12:05 am-10:47 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$1,620

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

4:25 pm-7:10 am

2 stops28h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 5/30

10:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,829

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

1:50 pm-7:10 am

2 stops31h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 6/11

10:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,829
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:25 am-5:55 am

2 stops33h 30m

$690

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

6:00 am-12:20 am

3 stops56h 20m

$752

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:57 pm-12:20 am

3 stops43h 23m

$792

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/26

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Addis Ababa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Booking 86 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (average of $963). Flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

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 April 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Entertainment

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

KENNETH,Mar 2026

VIE - EWR

Everything was great, took off on time, arrived on time, boarding was smooth, food and movies were great.

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 $1,609, Emirates can have you in Addis Ababa from San Francisco in 35h 40m. The distance from San Francisco to Addis Ababa is about 8989 mi.

  • 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 SAUDIA, with the lowest prices starting at $941 and $983, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% 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 ($494), Turkish Airlines ($526), and Ethiopian Air ($576).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (average of $963). Flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,674). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Discover the top 8 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$839Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$941Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SAUDIACheapest$983Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,036Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,234Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,514Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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