Cheap Flights to Addis Ababa from US$ 712.99*

The best time to visit Addis Ababa (ADD) is from October to February, when days are warm and relatively dry. During these months, daytime highs are around the upper 60s to mid‑70s °F (about 19–24 °C), with cooler nights that stay near the mid‑40s to mid‑50s °F. The main rainy season runs from June to September, with the heaviest showers in July and August, which can limit outdoor sightseeing. March to May brings warmer weather with some showers and can work as a shoulder period for travelers who prefer fewer crowds but do not mind occasional rain.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is located about 6 miles (10 km) by road from central Addis Ababa around the main downtown area. The drive between the airport and the city center takes about 15 to 30 minutes by car in normal traffic.

Lower fares to Addis Ababa (ADD) occur from late March through May and again from September through November, outside the peak holiday travel months. Within a week, Tuesday departures are priced lower than most weekend departures. Booking around 12 to 20 weeks before departure aligns with many of the lowest fare periods found for flights from the United States to Addis Ababa (ADD).

Flights from the United States to Addis Ababa (ADD) in Business Class combine a Condor long‑haul flight from a US departure city to Frankfurt (FRA) with a connecting flight onward to Ethiopia. On Condor’s long‑haul flight to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Business Class provides a lie‑flat seat with 180° recline and a bed length of about 6 ft 6 in, direct aisle access at every seat, and a large 4K screen with premium entertainment and noise‑cancelling headphones. Business Class includes a welcome drink, the Taste the World Gourmet Menu with a multi‑course service (including a second gourmet meal and snack on daytime flights), and an extensive selection of wines, sparkling wine, soft drinks, and hot beverages. Checked baggage is increased to 30 kg, and on flights to and from the United States this allowance is 2 × 32 kg, plus 16 kg of cabin baggage, along with free seat reservation, lounge access at participating airports, priority check‑in, priority security where available, priority boarding, and several eJournal downloads. Onboard amenities and services on the separate connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) may differ, depending on the operating airline and aircraft.

Flights from the United States to Addis Ababa (ADD) use a Condor long‑haul flight from US cities to Frankfurt (FRA), followed by a connecting flight to Ethiopia. On Condor’s long‑haul flight from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Economy Class passengers receive a complimentary Taste the World Menu with a main meal and a snack before landing, along with free soft and hot drinks throughout the flight. Additional snacks and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase from the onboard menu. On the onward connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD), meal service and whether food is free or paid depend on the operating airline and route and can differ from the long‑haul service.

On Condor’s long‑haul flights from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA) on the way to Addis Ababa (ADD), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, onboard Wi‑Fi is available through the FlyConnect service. Several data packages can be purchased, allowing messaging and internet use according to the selected package and network conditions. Wi‑Fi on the separate connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) depends on the operating airline and aircraft and can differ from the long‑haul offering.

On Condor’s long‑haul flights from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, Inflight entertainment includes a wide range of movies, TV series, and digital magazines (eJournals). In Business Class, each seat features a personal 4K screen, noise‑cancelling headphones, and access to premium entertainment content. Other cabins can access entertainment via the onboard system and wireless streaming to personal devices, depending on the booked travel class. Entertainment options on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) may differ and are determined by the operating airline and aircraft.

On Condor’s long‑haul flight from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA) on the way to Addis Ababa (ADD), operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, special meals can be pre‑ordered in Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. In Economy Class, a range of Taste the World Menu options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, lactose‑free, and children’s dishes, can be booked for an additional charge up to 24 hours before departure. In Premium Economy, the Classic Premium Menu is included and can be selected in several special‑meal variants, while Business class includes the Taste the World Gourmet Menu with a broad choice of gourmet and dietary options that can also be requested up to 24 hours in advance. Kosher menus are offered on long‑haul flights to and from New York (JFK) and Los Angeles (LAX). Meal options on the connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD) depend on the operating airline and can differ from the long‑haul service.

On Condor’s long‑haul flights from the United States to Frankfurt (FRA) on the way to Addis Ababa (ADD), Sports equipment is accepted as long as it is registered in advance and meets the specified size and packing requirements. Sports equipment must be registered no later than 8 hours before departure; undeclared items are not guaranteed to be carried and can incur higher airport charges. On Condor flights, Business Class passengers and travelers with an Activity Card can take one piece of sports equipment up to 30 kg free of charge, while other passengers pay a fee that depends on route and equipment type. For the separate connecting flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Addis Ababa (ADD), sports baggage rules, weight limits, and any charges are set by the operating airline and can differ from the Condor long‑haul conditions.

Flights from the United States to Addis Ababa (ADD) are offered as one‑stop connections via Frankfurt (FRA). Condor operates nonstop long‑haul flights to Frankfurt (FRA) from New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Anchorage (ANC), and Portland/Oregon (PDX), with the onward flight to Addis Ababa (ADD) operated by a partner airline.