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$656+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ADD
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ethiopia

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ethiopia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ethiopia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/712:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/612:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$996
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 3/3112:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/2112:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14$997
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 3/3012:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/1412:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/612:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/512:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/1412:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/201:20 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop25h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 8/1812:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/2112:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,023
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 8/2512:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop25h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/2912:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,024
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 4/1012:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/1412:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$1,034
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/2712:55 pm
SFO
-
ADD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/1712:40 am
ADD
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,044
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1511:20 pm
SFO
-
AXU
2 stops28h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/222:15 pm
AXU
-
SFO
3 stops45h 02m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/17$1,592
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/1510:35 am
SFO
-
AXU
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:15 pm
AXU
-
SFO
3 stops41h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,620
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:35 pm
SFO
-
JIM
2 stops32h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 5/55:40 pm
JIM
-
SFO
3 stops32h 01m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16$2,151

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Ethiopia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Ethiopia flight deals. Data was last updated March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$996
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$656
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,016
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($242 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Ethiopia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

12:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 5/11

12:40 am-10:50 am

1 stop20h 10m

$1,189

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 6/19

4:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,240

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 6/24

4:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,290

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

5:05 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 6/14

4:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,340

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

10:35 am-12:30 pm

2 stops63h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 5/12

9:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops36h 09m

$1,415

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

3:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/15

10:20 am-1:35 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,451

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

10:30 pm-12:20 am

2 stops39h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 7/18

1:50 am-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 01m

$1,458

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

SFO - ADD

SFOADD

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

3:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 5/11

1:50 am-8:19 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,465

San FranciscoAxum

SFO - AXU

SFOAXU

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

11:20 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Axum

Wed 4/22

2:15 pm-1:17 am

3 stops45h 02m

$1,592

San FranciscoAxum

SFO - AXU

SFOAXU

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:35 am-9:25 am

3 stops36h 50m

Axum

Wed 4/22

2:15 pm-10:09 pm

3 stops41h 54m

$1,620

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ethiopia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ethiopia (average of $819). Flying from San Francisco to Ethiopia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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 March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Austrian Airlines,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Ethiopia 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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,736 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,259 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
971 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
900 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2025

VIE - DXB

Awful . Flight was overbooked. The boarding cards could not be printed, you had to wait more than one hour in a line that only two kiosks were working, staff was leaving and inside the plane they had the same seats in 3 cases at least winter twice!! I’ve never experienced such a disorganization! Awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Ethiopia?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Ethiopia. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as $1,189, Turkish Airlines can have you in Ethiopia from San Francisco in 24h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8989 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Ethiopia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $472 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $526 and Ethiopian Air from $531 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Ethiopia?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to Ethiopia are San Francisco - Addis Ababa Bole, San Francisco - Jimma and San Francisco - Lalibela.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ethiopia (average of $819). Flying from San Francisco to Ethiopia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,161). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Ethiopia

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$839Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$904Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,006Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$1,119Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,234Average$1,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$1,514Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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