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Cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town from R13 139

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Sep 11 — Sep 181
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 12 August 2026.

Sun 9/822:35 -
2 stops37h 50m
Mon 24/823:00 -
1 stop45h 10m
Deal found 8/8R24 821
Mon 12/109:31 -
2 stops39h 44m
Mon 9/1112:35 -
2 stops38h 15m
Deal found 9/8R25 080
Wed 7/1011:03 -
2 stops38h 12m
Wed 4/1119:25 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 12/8R25 145
Wed 11/117:00 -
2 stops45h 35m
Wed 18/1113:50 -
3 stops37h 00m
Deal found 7/8R25 177
Mon 7/98:07 -
2 stops41h 08m
Mon 14/913:15 -
2 stops36h 35m
Deal found 10/8R25 631
Wed 7/1013:03 -
2 stops46h 52m
Wed 4/1120:50 -
1 stop35h 08m
Deal found 12/8R25 696
Wed 16/911:48 -
2 stops37h 27m
Sun 25/1018:55 -
2 stops36h 01m
Deal found 8/8R25 728
Thu 8/1021:29 -
2 stops51h 46m
Thu 5/1112:35 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 9/8R25 777

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R25 080

One-way from

R13 139

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R32 435
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/10-9/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 59m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 50m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R14 463 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 701 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 12/10

6:50-17:50

1 stop26h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-10:45

1 stop23h 55m

R26 101

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 22/1

5:00-10:30

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

12:35-0:10

2 stops45h 35m

R26 376

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 10/10

15:34-5:50

2 stops29h 16m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/11

0:30-11:20

1 stop44h 50m

R26 376

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 12/10

23:30-17:10

2 stops56h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/11

20:50-18:20

3 stops31h 30m

R26 392

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 28/1

7:10-10:30

2 stops41h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

12:35-18:33

2 stops39h 58m

R27 267

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 22/1

13:20-22:40

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/2

7:30-11:20

1 stop37h 50m

R28 790
Fastest return journey

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 13/1

11:40-18:35

1 stop20h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/1

20:50-10:56

1 stop24h 06m

R29 422

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 16/9

10:56-17:10

1 stop21h 14m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/10

20:50-20:15

1 stop32h 25m

R29 422
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 25/1

14:45-10:35

3 stops33h 50m

R13 139

PortlandCape Town

PDX Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 12/1

5:00-10:30

2 stops43h 30m

R15 100

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R22 585). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 435). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Portland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R30 005 and R32 435 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R25 080 on Qatar Airways (Oct 12–Nov 9).

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 12 August 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
10 111 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 111 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 111 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,4

Food

6,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

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 29h 16m. Fly via Qatar Airways, KLM, or United 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 092, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Cape Town.. Users have found that United Airlines is 11% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R22 585). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of R32 435). 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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United AirlinesCheapestR24 092AverageR28 030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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