Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) flights
An economy award from Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 7,184 miles (11,561 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madrid, Rome and Geneva and more.
How many miles IAD 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Ethiopian Airlines | 35,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 40,000 | $54–74 |
| United MileagePlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 49,500 | $5.60–25.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 50,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $71.61–100.61 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 63,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 65,000 | $5.60–25.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 65,000 | $15.60–425.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 70,000 | $50.40–70.40 |
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 IAD to ADD
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book IAD to ADD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Ethiopian Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Ethiopian Airlines
IAD to ADD with one stop
29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Madrid (MAD)United Airlines and Iberia, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Rome (FCO)United Airlines and ITA Airways, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Geneva (GVA)United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France and United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via London (LHR)British Airways, United Airlines and 1 more, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Athens (ATH)United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)Brussels Airlines and United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada and United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)United Airlines, then Ethiopian Airlines
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
IAD to ADD: common questions
How many miles does IAD to ADD cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (40,000), United MileagePlus (49,500) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (50,000). 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 IAD to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD).
How far is Dulles from Addis Ababa by plane?
Dulles (IAD) and Addis Ababa (ADD) are 7,184 miles (11,561 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAD 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 Dulles and Addis Ababa?
The most direct connections are through Madrid (MAD), Rome (FCO), Geneva (GVA), Milan (MXP) and Paris (CDG). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example EgyptAir through Cairo.
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.