Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Addis Ababa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 60,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa for specific travel dates.
2026-12-12
SFO - ADD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $47.2
San Francisco to Addis Ababa flight facts
Distance
8,995 mi
14,476 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 18h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h
Addis Ababa is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Addis Ababa
ADD · Addis Ababa Bole Intl
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa
Premium cabin
2026-12-12
SFO - ADD
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $47.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa
From 12,000 Pts or $223
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Addis Ababa
From Pts or $265
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Addis Ababa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Addis Ababa.
San Francisco and Addis Ababa are about 8,995 miles (14,476 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,995-mile straight-line distance takes about 18h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Addis Ababa is 11 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Addis Ababa: Addis Ababa Bole Intl (ADD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Addis Ababa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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