San Diego to Addis Ababa (SAN–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 23h 9m AAACAS ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 23h 16m ASETOS ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 23h 33m AFAMDL ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 25h 5m AYBAEI ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 32h 2m AC ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
JFK New York ~18h 16m AFASB6 New York (JFK) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~19h 55m ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Diego to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and ADD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
735
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → ADD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
ADD → SAN
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+10h
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 4:00 AM (next day) in Addis Ababa.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia. The easiest option is the eVisa, available at evisa.gov.et. A 30-day single-entry tourist eVisa costs USD 82. A 90-day single-entry option costs USD 102. Apply at least 3 business days before travel. A visa on arrival is available at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport for the same fees, but the eVisa avoids the queue. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

SAN–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of San Diego.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.