Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 1 program for IAD→ADD. Lowest economy: 49,500 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest business class: 88,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest premium economy: 60,500 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus).
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Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles International, Washington, D.C., United States (IAD)
- To
- Bole International, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (ADD)
- Programs with award space seen
- 1 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Ethiopian Airlines (ET), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Aug 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Addis Ababa (ADD)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), SWISS (LX), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 313 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 304 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Ethiopian Airlines (ET), SWISS (LX), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 307 | See dates |
First class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $35.30 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 49,500 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 219 dates.
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles via United MileagePlus, which showed nonstop space on 25 dates.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (16 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (13 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (26 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (28 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (24 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (23 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (24 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)Questions about award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)
What's the lowest Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 49,500 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:26 UTC). In business class, 88,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 307 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 19:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 49,500 miles with United MileagePlus.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Bilt Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Addis Ababa (ADD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 49,500 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 88,000 miles with MileagePlus (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.