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$1,357+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CPT
Mar 22 — Mar 291
Sun 3/22
Sun 3/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

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 February 20, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:34 am
PWM
-
CPT
1 stop23h 46m
Austrian Airlines
Mon 9/287:50 pm
CPT
-
PWM
1 stop28h 37m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,357
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/199:34 am
PWM
-
CPT
1 stop23h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/287:50 pm
CPT
-
PWM
2 stops27h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,361
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:36 pm
PWM
-
CPT
1 stop37h 44m
Lufthansa
Sat 4/185:55 pm
CPT
-
PWM
2 stops29h 37m
Lufthansa
Deal found 2/19$1,627
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:36 pm
PWM
-
CPT
1 stop37h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/187:50 pm
CPT
-
PWM
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,661
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 2/279:40 am
PWM
-
CPT
2 stops25h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/38:50 pm
CPT
-
PWM
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$1,750
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/26:00 am
PWM
-
CPT
2 stops47h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/94:35 pm
CPT
-
PWM
2 stops37h 12m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/16$1,762
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 4/25:23 am
PWM
-
CPT
1 stop30h 27m
Delta
Thu 4/911:15 pm
CPT
-
PWM
2 stops30h 44m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$1,894

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Ovago
2 stars

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Ovago
3 stars

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$1,627
(KAYAK)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Portland

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Cape Town

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Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 4/10

7:36 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/18

5:55 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops29h 37m

$1,627

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 4/10

7:36 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop37h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/18

7:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$1,661

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 4/2

6:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

4:35 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$1,762

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 4/2

5:23 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

11:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,894

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 4/2

6:17 am-5:20 pm

2 stops53h 03m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

2:25 pm-11:47 pm

3 stops39h 22m

$2,097

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 4/2

2:12 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 08m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/9

7:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop19h 35m

$3,017

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Deals found on 2/19

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago 90-95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago 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, Maine-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

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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, Maine to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $865). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,321). 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 February 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Portland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,325 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,325 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,325 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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, Maine to Cape Town?

    Airlines like Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines fly from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in about 37h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 06m. There are 7732 mi between Portland, Maine and Cape Town. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Portland, Maine to Cape Town round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $1,397, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Cape Town..

  • 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, Maine to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $865). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,321). 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

Discover the top airline 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 February 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,397Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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