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$647+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Ethiopia

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ADD
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ethiopia

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Round-trip from

$1,140
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$647
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,701
From San Diego to Ethiopia
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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 July 1, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:26 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops31h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2912:05 amADD - SAN
2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,140
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:15 amSAN - ADD
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 9/131:50 amADD - SAN
2 stops39h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,347
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/209:45 pmSAN - ADD
1 stop23h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/3010:50 pmADD - SAN
2 stops26h 11mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/29$1,420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/204:11 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops28h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/3010:50 pmADD - SAN
3 stops29h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,482
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/154:00 pmSAN - ADD
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Thu 8/2112:05 amADD - SAN
2 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1$1,580

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San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 8/20

12:26 pm-5:55 am

2 stops31h 29m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 9/29

12:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$1,140

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Fri 9/5

6:15 am-12:20 am

2 stops32h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 9/13

1:50 am-7:41 am

2 stops39h 51m

$1,347

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 8/20

9:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 9/30

10:50 pm-3:01 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,420

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Wed 8/20

4:11 pm-7:10 am

2 stops28h 59m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 9/30

10:50 pm-6:30 pm

3 stops29h 40m

$1,482

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Fri 8/15

4:00 pm-5:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 8/21

12:05 am-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,580

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Sat 9/20

8:33 am-11:45 pm

2 stops29h 12m

$647

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Sat 9/20

9:45 pm-7:10 am

1 stop23h 25m

$948

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Deals found on 6/29

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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 July 1, 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 July 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,858 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.3
Good
788 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,203 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,595 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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 $1,508). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Ethiopia

Discover the top 3 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,135Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,373Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,456Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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