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Cape Town to Addis Ababa (CPT-ADD): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Ethiopian Airlines flies nonstop between Cape Town (CPT) and Addis Ababa (ADD), roughly 14 times a week. With Ethiopian Airlines operating this route so often, premium seats still turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every CPT to ADD departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 22, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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14
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3,250 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every CPT to ADD departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Cape Town to Addis Ababa to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each CPT to ADD departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Cape Town to Addis Ababa nonstop

Carriers operating CPT to ADD nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Ethiopian Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about CPT to ADD

How far is Addis Ababa from Cape Town?
CPT to ADD covers about 3,250 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CPT to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines is currently the only airline flying CPT to ADD nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Ethiopian Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from CPT to ADD?
About 14 nonstop flights a week run between Cape Town and Addis Ababa in the current schedule, operated by Ethiopian Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on CPT to ADD?
Open the CPT to ADD calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Cape Town to Addis Ababa route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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