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Cheapest return flight
$1,855
Typical prices: $1,820-$2,286
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Thu 25/10Wed 31/10
SYD - ADD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,533
Typical prices: $954-$1,403
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1
SYD - ADD • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and Addis Ababa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
21 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Cheapest • Avg $1,771 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 22h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa (SYD-ADD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Addis Ababa

Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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13:25 - 06:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
24h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
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00:10 - 12:10ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 00m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
$1,855Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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13:25 - 06:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
24h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
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00:10 - 07:10ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,917Multiple Airlines
Sun, 25 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
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10:45 - 06:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
27h 20m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
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00:10 - 07:10ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 00m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,982Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
SriLankan Airlines Logo
17:10 - 07:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
46h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Dubai Intl
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10:30 - 15:40ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
45h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
$2,005SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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10:25 - 06:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
27h 55m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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00:10 - 06:35ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 25m1 stop Singapore Changi
$2,026Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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22:15 - 06:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
39h 50m2 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi
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00:10 - 10:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Kuala Lumpur Intl
$2,030Malaysia Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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10:50 - 06:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
27h 10m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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23:05 - 07:25ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
24h 20m1 stop Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$2,044Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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15:50 - 00:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
40h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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01:45 - 06:50ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$2,153Qatar Airways
Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
16:50 - 12:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
27h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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14:05 - 06:30ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$2,545Etihad Airways
Fri, 25 Dec - Mon, 25 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 00:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-ADD Addis Ababa Bole
37h 15m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl
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01:45 - 11:20ADD  Addis Ababa Bole-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 35m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne Canberra
$3,442Qatar Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Addis Ababa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa and is 10% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa at $1,765 return.
  • December ($2,460) and January ($2,202) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 39% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sydney to Addis Ababa flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$1,533
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Addis Ababa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    Flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 49% of one-stop connections
    • Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 13% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 10% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Sydney to Addis Ababa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,839 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,256, a difference of $417. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Addis Ababa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of $2,031. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Addis Ababa takes 0h 00m, covering 20,301 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,855 to $8,372. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Addis Ababa looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Addis Ababa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,928, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Addis Ababa?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 05m, compared to 23h 04m via Singapore Changi (SIN) and 23h 19m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Addis Ababa?

    Addis Ababa is 7 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Addis Ababa flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Addis Ababa range from $1,820 to $2,286, with an average of $2,031 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,820 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Addis Ababa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,839 – about $417 less than Wednesday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Addis Ababa trip for November. Fares historically average $1,765 return in that month – typically $694 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Addis Ababa Bole Airport.
    - Hotel Lobelia
    - Ramada by Wyndham Addis Ababa
    - Friendship International Hotel

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