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$1,150+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ADD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 December 4, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sat 12/275:40 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1212:20 amADD - SAN
3 stops46h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,656
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/117:59 amSAN - ADD
2 stops26h 36mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/210:50 pmADD - SAN
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$2,614
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:55 pmSAN - ADD
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/210:50 pmADD - SAN
2 stops28h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/3$2,625

Find 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 December 4, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,150
(Expedia)

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March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,998
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 4, 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

Sat 1/17

11:49 am-6:25 am

2 stops31h 36m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 1/23

12:20 am-8:58 pm

2 stops31h 38m

$1,150

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Fri 1/30

9:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/2

12:40 am-7:50 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,315

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Fri 1/30

10:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 2/3

10:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$1,489

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 1/28

9:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 1/31

12:40 am-8:05 pm

2 stops54h 25m

$1,514

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Sat 12/27

5:40 pm-6:25 am

2 stops49h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 1/12

12:20 am-11:53 am

3 stops46h 33m

$1,656

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Mon 12/15

8:00 am-3:05 am

3 stops32h 05m

$1,992

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Sun 12/14

1:45 pm-3:05 am

3 stops50h 20m

$2,506

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Deals found on 12/1

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia (average of $1,005). Flying from San Diego to Ethiopia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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.

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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
902 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,064 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from San Diego to Ethiopia in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 20m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ethiopia (average of $1,005). Flying from San Diego to Ethiopia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,719). 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 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,294Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,457Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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