HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Ethiopia

$1,275+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Ethiopia

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ADD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Diego to Ethiopia with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ethiopia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Ethiopia flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,275
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,575
From San Diego to Ethiopia
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from San Diego to Ethiopia

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ethiopia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ethiopia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:07 amSAN - ADD
2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1012:40 amADD - SAN
2 stops30h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1110:18 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops40h 02mQatar Airways
Wed 9/241:50 amADD - SAN
2 stops26h 12mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$1,382
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/810:06 amSAN - ADD
2 stops25h 34mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/1110:00 pmADD - SAN
2 stops30h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$1,424
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:20 amSAN - ADD
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/241:30 amADD - SAN
2 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:08 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops25h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1110:50 pmADD - SAN
3 stops36h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:54 amSAN - ADD
2 stops33h 51mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/2610:50 pmADD - SAN
2 stops26h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,534
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/104:11 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops28h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/110:50 pmADD - SAN
3 stops29h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,535
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:10 amSAN - ADD
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Mon 11/101:35 amADD - SAN
3 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$1,548
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/109:45 pmSAN - ADD
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/19:00 amADD - SAN
2 stops34h 01mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$1,560
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1012:52 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops31h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/3012:35 amADD - SAN
2 stops29h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,566
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:10 amSAN - ADD
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Tue 9/3012:45 amADD - SAN
2 stops44h 46mAir Canada
Deal found 9/10$1,576

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Ethiopia 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ethiopia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Ethiopia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 10/8

7:07 am-11:45 pm

2 stops30h 38m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 11/10

12:40 am-7:48 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,275

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 10/8

10:06 am-9:40 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 11/11

10:00 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops30h 42m

$1,424

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 10/8

8:08 pm-7:10 am

2 stops25h 02m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 11/11

10:50 pm-12:13 am

3 stops36h 23m

$1,457

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 10/8

8:10 am-6:00 am

2 stops35h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 11/10

1:35 am-10:20 pm

3 stops31h 45m

$1,548

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/10

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ethiopia from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Ethiopia

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to ET?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Ethiopia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Ethiopia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ethiopia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air from San Diego to Ethiopia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Ethiopia?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Ethiopia.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Ethiopia?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from San Diego to Ethiopia in about 25h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9143 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Ethiopia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Ethiopia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Ethiopia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Ethiopia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Ethiopia 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 Diego to Ethiopia?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia (average of $988). Flying from San Diego to Ethiopia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,499). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Diego to Ethiopia

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Cairo flights
San Francisco to Tangier flights
San Francisco to Cairo flights
Ontario to Lagos flights
Los Angeles to Lagos flights
San Francisco to Marrakech flights
Los Angeles to Cape Town flights
Santa Ana to Cairo flights
Ontario to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Marrakech flights
Los Angeles to Tangier flights
San Jose to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Sun City Resort flights
San Francisco to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to OR Tambo flights
San Francisco to Casablanca flights
San Francisco to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Los Angeles to Accra flights
Ontario to Cape Town flights
Burbank to Cairo flights
Santa Ana to Lagos flights
San Francisco to Lagos flights
Los Angeles to Casablanca flights
Burbank to Lagos flights
Los Angeles to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Burbank to Cape Town flights
Santa Ana to Cape Town flights
Oakland to Cairo flights
Los Angeles to Entebbe flights
San Francisco to Accra flights
Los Angeles to Abuja flights
Ontario to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
Ontario to Accra flights
San Francisco to OR Tambo flights
San Diego to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
San Francisco to Entebbe flights
Ontario to Entebbe flights
Los Angeles to Arusha flights
Long Beach to Lagos flights
Oakland to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights
San Francisco to Algiers flights
Los Angeles to Tunis flights
San Jose to Cape Town flights
Los Angeles to Addis Ababa flights
San Francisco to Arusha flights
Oakland to Lagos flights
San Jose to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Ethiopia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Ethiopia. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,222Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,294Average$1,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.