Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
An economy award from Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD): EgyptAir and Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 1,537 miles (2,473 km) apart. EgyptAir and Ethiopian Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Port Sudan, Jeddah and Madinah and more.
How many miles CAI to ADD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 15,000 | $65.50–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $37.50–47 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 17,500 | $62.50–72 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,000 | $37.50–47 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 30,500 | $37.50–47 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $37.50–47 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 40,000 | $82.30–91.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 45,000 | $47.50–447 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CAI to ADD
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book CAI to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
CAI to ADD with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Port Sudan (PZU)Badr Airlines and Tarco Aviation the whole wayJ43T+1J43T
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole wayNENP+6
- Via Madinah (MED)EgyptAir, Saudia and 3 more, then Ethiopian Airlines+2
- Via Jazan (GIZ)Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt and 1 more, then Ethiopian AirlinesNPE5SM
- Via Abha (AHB)Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt and 1 more, then FlynasNPE5SM
- Via Djibouti (JIB)AlMasria and EgyptAir, then Ethiopian AirlinesUJ
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)EgyptAir, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Amman (AMM)EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation and 2 more, then Ethiopian AirlinesR5+1
- Via Aden (ADE)Yemenia the whole wayIYDHIY
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines and EgyptAir, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Flynas the whole way+6
- Via Juba (JUB)EgyptAir, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ9
+5J9 - Via Dammam (DMM)EgyptAir, Flynas and 5 more, then Ethiopian AirlinesE5+4
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air and EgyptAir, then Ethiopian Airlines
CAI to ADD: common questions
How many miles does CAI to ADD cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $65.50. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (17,500), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAI to ADD?
EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Cairo from Addis Ababa by plane?
Cairo (CAI) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 1,537 miles (2,473 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAI to ADD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cairo and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Port Sudan (PZU), Jeddah (JED), Madinah (MED), Jazan (GIZ) and Abha (AHB). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Badr Airlines through Port Sudan.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.