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Cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town from R14 667

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Portland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2026.

Sat 23/519:30
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 30/518:50
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1R20 065
Sun 6/914:56
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops35h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 21/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/1R20 163
Fri 6/323:40
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops48h 40m
Finnair
Mon 16/320:35
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops31h 41m
Finnair
Deal found 18/1R20 475
Sun 8/318:45
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop32h 25m
British Airways
Thu 19/318:55
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1R20 491
Fri 1/515:33
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops34h 27m
American Airlines
Sun 10/518:50
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop31h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/1R20 557
Tue 27/17:00
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/220:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R20 672
Mon 9/313:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops33h 13m
British Airways
Sat 21/319:00
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1R20 721
Sat 5/914:56
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops35h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 9/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops34h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/1R20 737
Sat 5/919:30
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop30h 30m
British Airways
Sun 20/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops30h 48m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1R20 819

Find flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R20 065

One-way from

R14 667

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 742
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 23/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 20m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 58m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R29 259 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 950 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Portland

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Cape Town

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sun 8/3

18:45-12:10

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

18:55-16:55

1 stop31h 00m

R20 491

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sun 8/3

18:45-12:10

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

19:00-16:55

1 stop30h 55m

R20 491

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 1/5

13:09-11:00

2 stops36h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/5

18:50-20:59

2 stops35h 09m

R20 721

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 9/3

18:45-8:05

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

19:00-16:55

1 stop30h 55m

R20 721

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 6/3

17:45-12:10

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

20:35-22:02

2 stops34h 27m

R21 623

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 23/3

13:52-12:10

2 stops37h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

18:50-19:16

2 stops33h 26m

R21 705

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 18/2

13:36-10:30

2 stops34h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-15:48

2 stops37h 13m

R22 017

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 6/3

17:45-12:10

1 stop32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

18:55-23:06

2 stops37h 11m

R22 050

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 19/6

12:32-11:00

2 stops37h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

18:50-20:07

2 stops34h 17m

R22 444

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 30/1

18:22-10:20

2 stops53h 58m

R14 667

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R17 013). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 038). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Portland to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 20 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Portland to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 183 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 183 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 183 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Crew

8,1

Food

6,6

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to Cape Town in 32h 25m. Fly via British Airways or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Portland to Cape Town is about 16486 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at R24 396, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Cape Town.. Users have found that United Airlines is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R17 013). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R28 038). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Portland to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestR24 396AverageR28 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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