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Cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town from R12 891

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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Mar 7 — Mar 141
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 5 February 2026.

Mon 13/415:16
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops34h 44m
American Airlines
Mon 27/418:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops30h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2R19 881
Fri 4/915:22
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops34h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 8/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops34h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2R20 249
Sun 17/513:09
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 51m
American Airlines
Tue 26/518:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2R20 265
Fri 27/213:52
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops36h 18m
British Airways
Wed 18/320:35
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops34h 27m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R20 393
Sat 15/87:15
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops46h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/813:50
CPT
-
PDX
3 stops39h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2R20 489
Wed 18/212:09
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 06m
Delta
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Delta
Deal found 2/2R20 728
Tue 3/221:45
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
Delta
Fri 6/321:30
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Delta
Deal found 3/2R20 792
Wed 18/25:30
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/321:30
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2R20 952
Wed 9/915:47
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops34h 13m
American Airlines
Thu 17/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops34h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2R21 480
Fri 4/917:35
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops32h 25m
British Airways
Tue 8/918:50
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop31h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 4/2R21 576

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 5 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 881

One-way from

R12 891

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 888
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 13/4-27/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 39m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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24/2
  • 24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Portland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R28 058 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 577 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Portland

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Cape Town

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Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 13/4

13:52-11:00

2 stops36h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

18:50-17:40

1 stop31h 50m

R21 320

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 31/3

10:10-10:20

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

19:30-23:44

2 stops37h 14m

R21 608

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 624

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 18/2

7:00-18:00

2 stops25h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/3

20:50-17:51

2 stops31h 01m

R21 848

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 27/2

6:00-5:50

2 stops37h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

23:45-12:25

1 stop45h 40m

R21 896

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 1/4

13:35-17:20

2 stops42h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 30/4

13:00-22:53

2 stops42h 53m

R22 200

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 26/2

6:45-19:15

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

21:30-19:00

1 stop30h 30m

R22 312

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 30/3

13:35-10:20

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

13:15-16:52

2 stops36h 37m

R22 392

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 1/4

13:39-11:50

2 stops37h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

16:35-20:32

2 stops36h 57m

R22 776

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 24/2

8:30-10:30

2 stops40h 00m

R12 891

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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

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 30 January 2026.

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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of R16 586). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 334). 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 5 February 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
9 236 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 236 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 236 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Boarding

7,7

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

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 36h 08m. Fly via American Airlines, Qatar Airways, or British Airways 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 R23 784, 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 R16 586). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 334). 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 AirlinesCheapestR23 784AverageR27 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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