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Cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town from R21 932

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Thu 15/1013:50
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops42h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 17/1118:55
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops35h 31m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R21 932
Thu 30/413:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/613:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R21 981
Tue 28/413:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/613:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops36h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R21 997
Mon 4/513:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/513:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops36h 51m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/3R22 242
Mon 20/413:35
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/413:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops39h 44m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3R22 551
Thu 30/413:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/513:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops41h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R22 632
Sat 19/917:35
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/913:50
CPT
-
PDX
3 stops39h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3R22 746
Mon 4/513:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 38m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/513:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R22 893
Wed 1/413:35
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops42h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/413:15
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops36h 37m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R22 942
Wed 1/46:00
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops50h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/413:15
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops42h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R23 154
Fri 24/411:59
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops38h 31m
Qatar Airways
Fri 1/513:00
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops39h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R23 349

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 981

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R25 677
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 4/5-1/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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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 10 March 2026.
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PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 23/3

7:00-15:05

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

20:00-11:46

2 stops48h 46m

R29 585

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 23/3

11:40-19:15

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 31/3

20:25-20:59

2 stops33h 34m

R30 383

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 31/3

13:05-21:25

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

20:25-17:10

2 stops29h 45m

R31 002

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 2/4

6:30-17:50

1 stop26h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

20:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R32 011
Fastest return journey

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 31/3

13:05-21:25

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

20:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R32 597

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 1/4

17:36-7:05

2 stops28h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

20:05-10:30

1 stop23h 25m

R32 842

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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 R16 885). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 827). 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.

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 10 March 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
9 409 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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
9 409 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 409 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,6

Overall

7,4

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 23h 20m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or KLM 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 212, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland to Cape Town.. Users have found that United Airlines is 7% 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 R16 885). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 827). 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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