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$1,404+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
May 19 — May 261
Mon 5/19
Mon 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,404
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,627
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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 May 14, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/167:25 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 10/76:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/161:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops36h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/76:55 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops34h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,423
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/32:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/248:40 amCPT - PDX
2 stops43h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:59 amPDX - CPT
1 stop22h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/137:50 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops35h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2711:45 amPDX - CPT
1 stop22h 30mDelta
Wed 11/58:30 amCPT - PDX
2 stops37h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/13$1,510
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/274:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Wed 11/56:30 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops30h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 5/14$1,522
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:30 amPDX - CPT
2 stops41h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/306:55 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops35h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,544
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/166:25 amPDX - CPT
2 stops30h 00mKLM
Sat 7/2611:15 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops30h 08mKLM
Deal found 5/13$1,711

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Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 9/16

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/7

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,404

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 9/16

1:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/7

6:55 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops34h 47m

$1,423

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 9/3

2:15 pm-9:30 am

2 stops34h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/24

8:40 am-6:46 pm

2 stops43h 06m

$1,472

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 9/3

9:59 am-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/13

7:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$1,474

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 10/27

11:45 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

8:30 am-11:53 am

2 stops37h 23m

$1,510

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 10/27

4:15 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/5

6:30 pm-2:44 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,522

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 6/16

6:25 am-9:25 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 7/26

11:15 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops30h 08m

$1,711

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 10/18

7:04 am-11:35 am

3 stops43h 31m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

6:25 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$10,283

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Deals found on 5/14

Compare providers for flights from Portland to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Portland-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 round-trip flight from Portland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $1,292). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 May 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,730 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,229 reviews

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Cape Town is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,404 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $1,423 and $1,474 round-trip. Users have found that British Airways is 18% 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 vacation 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 $1,292). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to Cape Town

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,078Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,431Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,527Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$1,575Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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