Cheap flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa from £566

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Sun, Aug 2
Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
£566
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Mon, Jul 27
Chicago MDWAddis Ababa ADD
£570
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Mon, Jul 27
Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
£677
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Sun, Aug 2
Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
£679
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Fri, Jul 31
Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
£679
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Tue, Jul 28
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Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
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Chicago ORDAddis Ababa ADD
£1,007
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How much do flights to Addis Ababa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£566

Cheapest round-trip

£954

Average round-trip

£1,211

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in July

£692 – £892

Getting from Addis Ababa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public minibuses and hotel shuttles.

Addis Ababa is served by Bole International Airport (ADD), the main gateway to Ethiopia and a major hub for East Africa. The airport lies approximately 8 km southeast of the city center, making airport transfers to city center destinations relatively quick. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, minibuses, hotel shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours in the capital.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

ETB 500–800 (~$4–7 USD); negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

transparent pricing

20-45 min

ETB 300–600 (~$2.50–5 USD); app-based pricing

on-demand (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

30-60 min

ETB 10–30 (~$0.10–0.25 USD); fixed routes

every 10–20 min daytime (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

ETB 0 – ETB 1,500; free to ETB 1,500 (~$12 USD); varies by hotel

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

hotel guests

20-45 min

ETB 1,000 – ETB 2,500; ETB 1,000–2,500 (~$8–20 USD); pre-booked

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-45 min

ETB 3,000 – ETB 8,000; ETB 3,000–8,000/day (~$25–65 USD); driver recommended

by arrangement (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in ETB; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic in Addis Ababa can be heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Yellow taxis at the airport have fixed rates; always agree on the fare before departure.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local SIM card or WiFi connection to function.
  • Public minibuses do not go directly to the airport terminal; you may need to walk from the main road.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Addis Ababa

Depart from
O Hare International
Arrive to
Addis Ababa Bole International
Average flights per week
174
Flight distance
12194 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Ethiopian Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Air CanadaACAACYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Addis Ababa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January22°C9°C
February23°C10°C
March23°C12°C
April23°C12°C
May23°C12°C
June22°C12°C
July19°C11°C
August19°C10°C
September19°C10°C
October20°C8°C
November21°C8°C
December21°C8°C
Hottest Month
23°C
March
Coldest month
8°C
November
Sunny days
228
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
25°C13°C
19 Jul
84%
21°C13°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
25°C13°C
20 Jul
75%
21°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
62%
25°C14°C
21 Jul
83%
21°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
58%
24°C13°C
22 Jul
82%
22°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
57%
24°C13°C
23 Jul
82%
21°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
70%
25°C13°C
24 Jul
82%
22°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
74%
23°C14°C
25 Jul
80%
22°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, or Chicago Rockford International when they travel from Chicago to Addis Ababa. The distance between Chicago and Addis Ababa is 12194 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Chicago and Addis Ababa have 174 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Addis Ababa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Addis Ababa takes around 14 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
The flight distance between Chicago and Addis Ababa is 12194 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Addis Ababa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Ethiopian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Mexico City, London, Guadalajara, Morelia, New York, Orlando, León, Las Vegas, Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Monterrey, Miami, Denver, Cancún, Istanbul, Atlanta, Calgary.
What are the most popular routes to and from Addis Ababa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Addis Ababa and London, Jeddah, Glasgow, Belfast, Manchester, Beirut, Asmara, Dubai, Amman, Nairobi, Riyadh, Johannesburg, Doha, Bucharest, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, Hargeisa, Dar es Salaam, Brussels.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, South Bend International, General Mitchell International, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near Addis Ababa?
The main airport in Addis Ababa is Addis Ababa Bole International. It is also served by Addis Ababa Bole International, Awasa.
Which airlines fly between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Etihad Airways.
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