Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) flights

An economy award from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) starts at 34,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Paulo (GRU): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 6,169 miles (9,928 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Luanda, Johannesburg and Cape Town and more.
How many miles ADD to GRU 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 | 34,000 | $15β60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Ethiopian Airlines | 36,500 | $15β60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Ethiopian Airlines | 45,000 | $43β88 |
| United MileagePlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 50,000 | $15β60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $40β85 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $15β60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Ethiopian Airlines | 60,000 | $15β60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Ethiopian Airlines | 70,000 | $59.80β104.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Ethiopian Airlines | 75,000 | $25β460 |
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 ADD to GRU
- Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book ADD to GRU 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
ADD to GRU with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Luanda (NBJ)Ethiopian Airlines, then TAAG


- Via Johannesburg (JNB)Ethiopian Airlines, then South African Airways and LATAM Airlines



- Via Cape Town (CPT)Ethiopian Airlines, then South African Airways and LATAM Airlines



- Via Madrid (MAD)Ethiopian Airlines, then Air China, Iberia and 2 more


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- Via Rome (FCO)Ethiopian Airlines, then ITA Airways and LATAM Airlines



- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way



- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way



- Via Milan (MXP)Ethiopian Airlines, then LATAM Airlines


- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way




- Via Paris (CDG)Ethiopian Airlines, then Air France and LATAM Airlines



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Ethiopian Airlines, then Lufthansa and LATAM Airlines



- Via Brussels (BRU)Ethiopian Airlines, then LATAM Airlines


- Via London (LHR)Ethiopian Airlines, then British Airways and LATAM Airlines



ADD to GRU: common questions
How many miles does ADD to GRU cost?
In economy it starts at 34,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Ethiopian Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (36,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (45,000) and United MileagePlus (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 ADD to GRU?
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Paulo (GRU).
How far is Addis Ababa from Sao Paulo by plane?
Addis Ababa (ADD) and Sao Paulo (GRU) are 6,169 miles (9,928 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ADD to GRU 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 Addis Ababa and Sao Paulo?
The most direct connections are through Luanda (NBJ), Johannesburg (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), Madrid (MAD) and Rome (FCO). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
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.






