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 22h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Jose to Addis Ababa takes 22h 30m 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 is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Ethiopia?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and SAUDIA 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 51% 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.

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 August 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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8:53 pm - 8:00 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

25h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

34h 00m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

4:45 pm - 5:55 amLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

12:20 am - 10:48 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

33h 28m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,121Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Dec 9

8:53 pm - 8:00 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

25h 07m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 pm - 9:42 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 02m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,138Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

1:51 pm - 8:00 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

32h 09m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 pm - 9:43 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 03m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,138Ethiopian Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

3:10 pm - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

10:20 am - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

37h 30m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,217Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 10

3:10 pm - 12:15 amLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:45 pm - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-LAX Los Angeles

52h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,217Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 9

5:00 pm - 1:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,233Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Nov 10

6:30 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,295Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 25

3:40 pm - 12:40 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,296Emirates

Wed, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 14

6:30 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,395Turkish Airlines

Mon, Dec 28 - Thu, Jan 28

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8:00 am - 12:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

42h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

2:20 pm - 9:40 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

41h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,190Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 16

10:06 am - 12:20 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

28h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl

1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,245Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

3:55 pm - 12:20 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

22h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:50 am - 1:35 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,276Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

5:00 pm - 1:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,494Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Dec 13

5:00 pm - 1:45 pmSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 pm - 12:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,563Emirates

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Dec 13

8:20 am - 12:20 amSJC San Jose-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

30h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:50 am - 10:57 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SJC San Jose

31h 07m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,624Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

7:00 am - 3:40 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

3:25 am - 2:50 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

46h 25m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl London Heathrow

$1,685SAUDIA

Fri, Sep 4 - Sat, Dec 12

7:22 pm - 8:00 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

26h 38m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 pm - 9:42 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 02m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,702Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

6:21 pm - 8:00 amSFO San Francisco-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

27h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 pm - 9:42 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SFO San Francisco

33h 02m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl San Diego

$1,702Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

10:50 am - 7:10 amSMF Sacramento Intl-ADD Addis Ababa Bole

34h 20m3 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:50 pm - 10:59 pmADD Addis Ababa Bole-SMF Sacramento Intl

34h 09m3 stops Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

$1,829United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Oct 1

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Qatar Airways

Feb 23

LAX3:10 pmLos Angeles

22h 05m

1 stop

ADD12:15 amAddis Ababa Bole

Mar 8

ADD10:20 amAddis Ababa Bole

37h 30m

2 stops

LAX12:50 pmLos Angeles

$1,217

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Sep 14

SFO3:41 pmSan Francisco

46h 39m

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ADD12:20 amAddis Ababa Bole

Nov 9

ADD1:45 amAddis Ababa Bole

21h 55m

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SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,256

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Jan 3

SFO7:57 amSan Francisco

29h 18m

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ADD12:15 amAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 22

ADD1:45 amAddis Ababa Bole

21h 55m

1 stop

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,261

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Sep 14

SFO5:00 pmSan Francisco

34h 45m

1 stop

ADD1:45 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Nov 10

ADD2:50 pmAddis Ababa Bole

33h 00m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,233

Emirates

Feb 3

SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco

34h 00m

1 stop

ADD12:40 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Feb 14

ADD2:50 pmAddis Ababa Bole

33h 00m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$1,296

Emirates

Oct 6

LAX4:40 pmLos Angeles

35h 05m

1 stop

ADD1:45 pmAddis Ababa Bole

Oct 27

ADD2:50 pmAddis Ababa Bole

33h 00m

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LAX1:50 pmLos Angeles

$1,300

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10:40 pm-9:43 pm

3 stops33h 03m

$1,138

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Tue 2/23

3:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

Addis Ababa Bole

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10:20 am-12:50 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$1,217

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3:10 pm-12:15 am

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2 stops52h 05m

$1,217

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5:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 45m

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2:50 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,233

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Fri 2/19

6:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 2/25

12:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,295

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3:40 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop34h 00m

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1 stop33h 00m

$1,296

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Mon 12/28

6:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 1/28

12:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,395

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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 $1,124.

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 $1,318 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 $1,123 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Ethiopia flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Ethiopia flight.

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Best Price Found	$638
Fastest flight time	22h 10m
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The best one-way flight to Ethiopia from California in the past 72 hours is $638. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ethiopia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,114.

The fastest flight from California to Ethiopia takes 22h 10m

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 August 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 7.4 3,722 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $913	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,478 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $983	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 693 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,006	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,037 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $1,119	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 948 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,126	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,151 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,229	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,655 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,568	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,228 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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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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