San Francisco to Addis Ababa (SFO–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 10 hubs
IST Istanbul 19h 28m 6EPKTK → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 19h 32m DLNZOS → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 19h 57m AFAMCI → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 20h 19m ACAYBA → ETNH London (LHR) to Addis Ababa flights
ORD Chicago 20h 59m AAACAY → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 35m AFKLLX → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 52m ACNZOS → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 22h 25m MHQRWB → B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 24h 20m EK → EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 28m DELHNZ → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Addis Ababa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+10h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to ADD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
JFK ~18h 31m IST ~19h 28m IAD ~19h 32m VIE ~19h 42m ATL ~19h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,662
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
SFO → ADD
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
Return
ADD → SFO
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
30%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, 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.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Time difference+10 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to ADD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Addis Ababa is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from ADD to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 İstanbul, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.