What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Ethiopia?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Ethiopia

What airlines fly to Ethiopia?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ethiopia from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ethiopia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Ethiopia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Ethiopia?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Ethiopia you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Addis Ababa takes 21h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Addis Ababa takes 21h 45m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ethiopia?

Prices for flights from California to Ethiopia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Ethiopia?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Ethiopia is 8 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ethiopia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Ethiopia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ethiopia?

The required travel and health documents for your Ethiopia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ethiopia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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6:50 pm - 11:35 pm

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41h 45m1 stop

12:40 am - 4:45 pm

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SFO

27h 05m1 stop

$913Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 16

6:50 pm - 11:25 pm

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41h 35m1 stop

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27h 05m1 stop

$922Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2

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24h 10m2 stops

9:00 am - 9:46 am

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35h 46m2 stops

$1,076Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Feb 18

3:10 pm - 12:15 am

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22h 05m1 stop

7:35 pm - 12:50 pm

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28h 15m2 stops

$1,079Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10

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26h 50m2 stops

$1,097Multiple Airlines

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9:00 am - 8:48 am

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34h 48m2 stops

$1,194Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Feb 10

11:35 pm - 7:10 am

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21h 35m1 stop

10:50 pm - 10:07 pm

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33h 17m2 stops

$1,201Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

12:45 pm - 7:00 am

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32h 15m2 stops

2:50 am - 10:44 pm

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29h 54m3 stops

$1,365Air Canada

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Apr 15

12:40 pm - 7:00 am

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56h 20m2 stops

4:00 pm - 11:40 am

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29h 40m2 stops

$1,451Air Canada

Sat, Mar 14 - Wed, Jul 15

10:58 am - 12:15 am

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26h 17m2 stops

1:50 am - 6:19 pm

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26h 29m2 stops

$1,527Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, May 4

Air Canada flights from California to Ethiopia

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Air Canada

Mar 18

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

32h 15m

2 stops

ADD7:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

Apr 15

ADD2:50 amAddis Ababa Bole

29h 54m

3 stops

SAN10:44 pmSan Diego

$1,365

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Mar 14

SAN12:40 pmSan Diego

56h 20m

2 stops

ADD7:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

Jul 15

ADD4:00 pmAddis Ababa Bole

29h 40m

2 stops

SAN11:40 amSan Diego

$1,451

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Air Canada

Jan 1

LAS9:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

35h 00m

2 stops

ADD7:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 7

ADD2:50 pmAddis Ababa Bole

34h 11m

2 stops

LAS2:01 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,564

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Ethiopian Air flights from California to Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 8

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

27h 35m

2 stops

ADD9:35 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 2

ADD9:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

35h 40m

2 stops

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

$996

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 19

SFO10:37 pmSan Francisco

35h 48m

2 stops

ADD9:25 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 3

ADD9:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

35h 40m

2 stops

SFO9:40 amSan Francisco

$1,005

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 7

SFO10:37 pmSan Francisco

35h 58m

2 stops

ADD9:35 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 11

ADD9:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

42h 42m

2 stops

SFO4:42 pmSan Francisco

$1,014

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6:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/16

12:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$913

San FranciscoAddis Ababa

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San Francisco

Mon 1/19

6:50 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop41h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 2/2

12:40 am-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$922

Los AngelesAddis Ababa

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Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

10:25 am-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 2/18

9:00 am-9:46 am

2 stops35h 46m

$1,076

Los AngelesAddis Ababa

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Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

3:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 2/10

7:35 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,079

Los AngelesAddis Ababa

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Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

6:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,097

Las VegasAddis Ababa

LAS - ADD

LASADD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/11

11:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop20h 25m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 2/10

9:00 am-8:48 am

2 stops34h 48m

$1,194

Las VegasAddis Ababa

LAS - ADD

LASADD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/1

11:35 pm-7:10 am

1 stop21h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 4/30

10:50 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops33h 17m

$1,201

San DiegoAddis Ababa

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SANADD

San Diego

Wed 3/18

12:45 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 4/15

2:50 am-10:44 pm

3 stops29h 54m

$1,365

San DiegoAddis Ababa

SAN - ADD

SANADD

San Diego

Sat 3/14

12:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops56h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 7/15

4:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops29h 40m

$1,451

OntarioAddis Ababa

ONT - ADD

ONTADD

Ontario

Tue 1/20

10:58 am-12:15 am

2 stops26h 17m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 5/4

1:50 am-6:19 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$1,527

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Ethiopia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ethiopia?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Ethiopia, with average flight prices from California averaging around $990.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ethiopia?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Ethiopia from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,079. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,337. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Ethiopia.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ethiopia?

Flying to Ethiopia from California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $984 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,361. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Ethiopia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ethiopia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ethiopia for around $1,175 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ethiopia from California for as low as $1,024 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Ethiopia flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Ethiopia flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 11m
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The fastest flight from California to Ethiopia takes 21h 11m

There are no direct flights from California to Ethiopia. There are no popular flight routes from California to Ethiopia.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ethiopia?
Prices for flights from California to Ethiopia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Ethiopia?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Ethiopia is 8 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ethiopia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Ethiopia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ethiopia?
The required travel and health documents for your Ethiopia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ethiopia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Ethiopia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 647 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $839	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,105 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $870	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,686 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 912 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 879 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,440 reviews	Search Emirates flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,302	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,091 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from California to Ethiopia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Ethiopia from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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