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Cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town from R25 738

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Jun 16 — Jun 231
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 738

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R30 096
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/10-29/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 01m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R54 478 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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 11 June 2025.

Wed 8/1017:15PDX - CPT
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/1019:50CPT - PDX
2 stops27h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6R25 738
Wed 3/913:09PDX - CPT
2 stops36h 51mBritish Airways
Sat 13/918:55CPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/6R25 845
Wed 3/919:25PDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 13/918:55CPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6R26 164
Sat 18/1011:45PDX - CPT
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Fri 7/1121:30CPT - PDX
1 stop25h 56mDelta
Deal found 10/6R26 925
Tue 21/107:00PDX - CPT
2 stops42h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 8/1118:55CPT - PDX
2 stops36h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R27 315
Thu 9/1023:00PDX - CPT
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/1014:35CPT - PDX
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6R28 980
Sat 18/107:00PDX - CPT
3 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/1110:40CPT - PDX
3 stops40h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R31 673
Sun 14/129:55PDX - CPT
2 stops35h 45mLufthansa
Tue 30/129:30CPT - PDX
2 stops45h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 9/6R33 267
Fri 19/1213:25PDX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mKLM
Sat 3/18:50CPT - PDX
2 stops36h 35mKLM
Deal found 10/6R79 873

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Portland to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2025.
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Portland

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 8/10

17:15-15:20

2 stops37h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/10

19:50-14:46

2 stops27h 56m

R25 738

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 3/9

13:09-11:00

2 stops36h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

18:55-17:35

1 stop31h 40m

R25 845

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 3/9

19:25-11:00

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/9

18:55-17:35

1 stop31h 40m

R26 164

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 18/10

11:45-17:50

1 stop21h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

21:30-13:26

1 stop25h 56m

R26 925

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 21/10

7:00-10:50

2 stops42h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 8/11

18:55-21:01

2 stops36h 06m

R27 315

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 9/10

23:00-14:35

2 stops30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

14:35-16:35

3 stops35h 00m

R28 980

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 18/10

7:00-9:25

3 stops41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 7/11

10:40-16:50

3 stops40h 10m

R31 673

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 25/9

17:36-12:05

3 stops57h 29m

R33 533

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 25/9

6:04-17:50

1 stop26h 46m

R67 544

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Deals found on 10/6

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Portland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Portland to Cape Town is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to Cape Town as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 11 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Delta and Qatar Airways from Portland to Cape Town. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 951 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 784 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
American Airlines
7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,6

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at R25 738, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include British Airways and American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 16% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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