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$878+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Cape Town (CPT)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CPT
Dec 31 — Jan 71
Wed 12/31
Wed 1/7
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) 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 December 1, 2025.

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Ovago
2 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
2 stars

Round-trip from

$1,400
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$878
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Mon 12/2912:37 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops40h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/138:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops33h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/29$1,630
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 12/2912:56 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops25h 59mDelta
Tue 1/139:30 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop31h 57mDelta
Deal found 11/29$2,374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Mon 12/2910:19 amPWM - CPT
1 stop22h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/138:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop24h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/29$2,837
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:37 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 53mQatar Airways
Tue 1/136:05 amCPT - PWM
3 stops37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/30$3,141

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PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

12:37 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 33m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

8:50 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$1,630

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

1:03 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

9:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop31h 57m

$2,374

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

5:30 am-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

8:50 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$2,837

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

12:37 pm-10:30 am

2 stops38h 53m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

6:05 am-12:05 pm

3 stops37h 00m

$3,141

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 1/12

9:47 am-10:05 pm

3 stops53h 18m

$878

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 1/12

3:58 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops37h 12m

$892

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 1/12

9:40 am-4:10 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,273

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Deals found on 11/30

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $878). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,369). 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 PWM 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 December 1, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 December 1, 2025.
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
9,056 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,056 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 American Airlines and Delta fly from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in about 25h 52m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 41m. 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 $1,468, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $878). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,369). 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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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 December 1, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,468Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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