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$597+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Dec 14 — Dec 211
Sun 12/14
Sun 12/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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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 November 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,084
(oojo)

One-way from

$597
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,591
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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 November 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:45 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:30 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,315
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/195:45 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:00 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/151:28 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops32h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/310:10 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Fri 12/193:00 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/310:10 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops34h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$1,363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/151:28 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops32h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/310:10 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops33h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,364
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 11/1610:28 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops50h 02mQatar Airways
Sun 11/236:55 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops33h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,637
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/1112:45 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops31h 05mDelta
Tue 12/168:00 amCPT - PDX
2 stops42h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,672
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:00 amPDX - CPT
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:55 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops32h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$1,769

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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 November 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

Mon 3/9

8:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops41h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/12

12:35 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops37h 08m

$1,318

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 12/19

5:45 pm-8:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

7:00 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,349

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 12/19

3:00 pm-8:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

10:10 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$1,363

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 12/15

1:28 pm-8:05 am

2 stops32h 37m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

10:10 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,364

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop31h 33m

$1,392

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 5/13

3:18 pm-11:00 am

2 stops34h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/29

6:50 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop31h 50m

$1,424

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 2/11

7:00 am-5:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

9:30 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop31h 33m

$1,433

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 2/11

1:24 pm-4:10 pm

3 stops40h 46m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

6:45 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,448

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 1/17

10:30 am-10:30 am

2 stops38h 00m

$617

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 1/16

1:38 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops41h 47m

$637

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 November 7, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of $1,037). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,709). 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 November 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Cape Town in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% 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 afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Cape Town?

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 November 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Cape Town, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,521 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    Qatar Airways can get you from Portland to Cape Town in just under 41h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Portland and Cape Town is about 10244 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Cape Town is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,056 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,067 and $1,431 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 36% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Cape Town (average of $1,037). Flying from Portland to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,709). 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 4 airlines flying from Portland to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 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 November 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,431Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,541Average$1,796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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