Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) from $579

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/20. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — ADD
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

All the information you need to plan the best SFO to ADD flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Addis Ababa flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Addis Ababa.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$1,150

One-way from

$729
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Addis Ababa Bole
One-way flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa Bole

SFO - ADD

Price

$1,150 - $1,829

ADD

Temperature

59 - 64.4 °F

ADD

Rainfall

0.4 - 11 inches

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 58 days in advance to save up to 15% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 58 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from San Francisco to Addis Ababa 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,490, or $1,499 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Addis Ababa from San Francisco average $1,251. You can even find prices in April for less than $1,251, as users have found deals to Addis Ababa from as low as $750. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Addis Ababa from San Francisco. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa (SFO - ADD)?

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 49% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've found from San Francisco to Addis Ababa. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SFO to ADD flights for September, October
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San Francisco to Addis Ababa 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Addis Ababa from San Francisco found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from San Francisco to Addis Ababa in September and October 2023. Check back soon for alternative fares.

San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Addis Ababa from San Francisco, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Addis Ababa from San Francisco

The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa
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San Francisco

Sat 1/20

2 stops38h 00m

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Fri 2/2

2 stops37h 13m

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San Francisco

Sat 1/20

2 stops36h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 1/31

2 stops32h 19m

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San Francisco

Mon 10/9

2 stops54h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/16

2 stops33h 25m

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San Francisco

Wed 1/17

1 stop24h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 1/31

1 stop25h 55m

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San Francisco

Sun 10/22

1 stop21h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 11/1

1 stop22h 15m

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SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 11/10

2 stops62h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 12/9

2 stops53h 39m

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SFOADD

San Francisco

Mon 10/9

1 stop34h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/16

1 stop32h 00m

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SFOADD

San Francisco

Tue 1/2

2 stops29h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 2/25

2 stops28h 42m

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San Francisco

Tue 1/2

1 stop34h 32m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/26

1 stop27h 19m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa, such as United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
189 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
1,841 reviews
Emirates
7.9
Good
1,315 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything is excellent….our first experience with kids is very good….staff perfect, service perfect… everything is perfect.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Addis Ababa flights.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $788, but on average you can expect to pay $832.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Addis Ababa for under $1,000?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

How popular is this San Francisco to Addis Ababa flight route?

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

Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at $804. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $809 and $835, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Addis Ababa?

What does SFO to ADD mean?

SFO and ADD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SFO to ADD refers to a flight route from San Francisco Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport.

Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Francisco to Addis Ababa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$763Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapest$821Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$835Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,048Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,135Average$1,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,258Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,408Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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