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$1,149+ 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 10/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CPT
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$1,149
(United Airlines)
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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 September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:36 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops40h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/116:55 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/313:38 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/78:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/13:28 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops34h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/87:00 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops34h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$1,368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:22 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops30h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/78:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop29h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,455
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/252:17 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops39h 33mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/24:35 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops59h 27mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 9/259:59 amPWM - CPT
1 stop23h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/27:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops31h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,575
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/2912:36 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops40h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/138:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops32h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,607
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 stops33h 54mDelta
Tue 1/139:30 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop31h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/243:11 pmPWM - CPT
1 stop19h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/306:05 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops35h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,627
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/251:35 pmPWM - CPT
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Wed 10/111:15 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops46h 50mDelta
Deal found 9/15$1,713

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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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 12/5

12:36 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

6:55 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops30h 18m

$1,189

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 10/31

3:38 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,283

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 11/1

3:28 pm-8:05 am

2 stops34h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/8

7:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,368

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 10/31

7:22 pm-7:40 am

2 stops30h 18m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/7

8:50 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop29h 09m

$1,455

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 3/14

5:30 am-7:15 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

11:45 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops30h 04m

$1,598

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

12:36 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

8:50 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,607

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

12:56 pm-5:50 am

2 stops33h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

9:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$1,618

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Mon 12/29

2:14 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 56m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

8:50 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop24h 41m

$1,731

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 3/14

9:34 am-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 36m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/21

7:50 pm-10:48 am

1 stop20h 58m

$1,831

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 10/10

6:25 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops38h 55m

$1,149

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Deals found on 9/16

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 $1,292). Flying from Portland, Maine 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 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 September 17, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in about 30h 18m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 16m. 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.

  • 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 $1,292). Flying from Portland, Maine 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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