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

SAN Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SAN and ADD. Nearest airports to SAN with scheduled service: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 18 mi) · McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 28 mi) · John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 76 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 5 hubs
IAD Dulles 22h 48m ASETOS → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 22h 51m AAACAS → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 25h 5m AYBAEI → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 26h 29m AFAMDL → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 31h 14m AC → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SAN Routes ADD Routes SAN Live Flights ADD Live Flights SAN Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
IAD ~22h 48m ORD ~22h 51m LHR ~25h 5m ATL ~26h 29m YYZ ~31h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
719
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → ADD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ADD → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Know before you go

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: ADD
Full nameAddis Ababa Bole International Airport
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ADD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.