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
ORD Chicago 20h 45m AAACAY → ET Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa flights
YYZ Toronto 20h 53m ACNZOS → ET Toronto (YYZ) to Addis Ababa flights
DOH Doha 21h 10m QRWBWY → B6ETJL Doha (DOH) to Addis Ababa flights
IAD Dulles 21h 29m AZNZOS → ET Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 6m AFKLLX → ETNH Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Addis Ababa flights
ATL Atlanta 24h 3m AFAMCI → ET Atlanta (ATL) to Addis Ababa flights
DXB Dubai 24h 44m EK → EKETFZ Dubai (DXB) to Addis Ababa flights
IST Istanbul 24h 45m 6EPKTK → ATETTK Istanbul (IST) to Addis Ababa flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 45m DELHNZ → ETNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Addis Ababa flights
LHR London 25h ACAYBA → ETNH London (LHR) 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
19
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
ORD ~20h 45m YYZ ~20h 53m DOH ~21h 10m IAD ~21h 29m CDG ~23h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,655
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
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
ADD → SFO
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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 Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Hamad.
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 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 Chicago O'Hare, Toronto Pearson and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.