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 San Francisco to Addis Ababa takes 23h 47m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Addis Ababa takes 25h 59m 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.

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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ethiopia. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Ethiopia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

SAUDIA, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Ethiopia

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 October 2026.

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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11:00 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

35h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

11:00 pm - 10:21 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

34h 21m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

35h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

11:00 pm - 10:21 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

34h 21m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,105Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Dec 3

1:51 pm - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

44h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 pm - 11:30 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

35h 50m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl Portland

$1,135Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 16

6:18 am - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

29h 17m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

10:40 pm - 7:40 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

31h 00m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,167Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 19 - Fri, May 7

12:45 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

23h 55m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 am - 4:35 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,177Turkish Airlines

Wed, Dec 23 - Sat, Jan 23

12:45 pm - 11:30 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

23h 45m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 am - 4:35 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,177Turkish Airlines

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3:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 1:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,252Emirates

Tue, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 21

3:00 pm - 12:15 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 am - 12:40 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,300Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Mar 1

3:00 pm - 12:15 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 am - 12:40 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,300Qatar Airways

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3:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 1:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,338Emirates

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Dec 2

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7:00 am - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

9:00 am - 12:58 amADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

26h 58m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,130Ethiopian Air

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12:13 pm - 8:30 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 17m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 pm - 9:20 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,135Ethiopian Air

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7:00 am - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

9:00 am - 12:58 amADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

26h 58m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,158Multiple Airlines

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6:00 am - 6:25 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

37h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Frankfurt am Main

12:20 am - 11:02 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 42m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,167Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Dec 9

7:30 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

41h 10m1 stop Istanbul

1:15 am - 10:50 amADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

20h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$1,200Turkish Airlines

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7:30 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

41h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:50 am - 10:50 amADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

21h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,250Turkish Airlines

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3:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 1:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,338Emirates

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3:50 pm - 12:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

33h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 1:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,338Emirates

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3:35 pm - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 am - 1:25 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,677Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 28

3:35 pm - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

21h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:45 am - 1:25 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,677Qatar Airways

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Nov 2

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

27h 35m

2 stops

ADD9:35 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Nov 23

ADD9:00 amAddis Ababa Bole

26h 58m

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SFO12:58 amSan Francisco

$1,130

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Nov 24

SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco

44h 44m

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Dec 16

ADD10:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

35h 50m

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SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco

$1,135

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Apr 19

SFO6:18 amSan Francisco

29h 17m

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May 7

ADD10:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

31h 00m

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SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,167

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Dec 29

LAX3:50 pmLos Angeles

33h 55m

1 stop

ADD12:45 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Jan 21

ADD2:50 pmAddis Ababa Bole

34h 00m

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LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles

$1,252

Emirates

Jan 17

LAX3:50 pmLos Angeles

33h 55m

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ADD12:45 pmAddis Ababa Bole

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ADD4:00 pmAddis Ababa Bole

32h 15m

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LAX2:15 pmLos Angeles

$1,302

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Jan 19

LAX3:50 pmLos Angeles

33h 55m

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ADD4:00 pmAddis Ababa Bole

32h 15m

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10:40 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,167

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Wed 12/23

12:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 1/23

12:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,177

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Thu 12/24

12:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 2/14

12:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,177

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3:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 55m

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2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,252

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Tue 1/19

3:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 3/1

1:45 am-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$1,300

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3:00 pm-12:15 am

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3:50 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop33h 55m

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2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$1,338

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ethiopia?

The month of March is another great option to travel to Ethiopia, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,129.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,351 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 $1,144 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Ethiopia flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Ethiopia flight.

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Best Price Found	$557
Fastest flight time	23h 47m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Ethiopia from California in the past 72 hours is $557. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ethiopia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,105.

The fastest flight from California to Ethiopia takes 23h 47m

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 October 2026.
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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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,713 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $913	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $983	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 682 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,041	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 984 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,126	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,444 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,229	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,687 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,589	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,300 reviews	Search Lufthansa 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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