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$1,097+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CPT
Mar 25 — Apr 11
Wed 3/25
Wed 4/1
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 23, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:45 am
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/199:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sun 3/112:09 pm
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop21h 06m
Delta
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops33h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$1,299
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 3/38:30 am
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops23h 30m
SWISS
Wed 3/189:25 am
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops46h 39m
SWISS
Deal found 2/23$1,300
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:45 pm
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/199:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sat 2/289:45 pm
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
Delta
Tue 3/179:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops30h 28m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$1,309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sun 3/15:45 am
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops27h 30m
Delta
Mon 3/169:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops57h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$1,315
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:40 pm
PDX
-
CPT
2 stops31h 50m
SWISS
Wed 3/189:25 am
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops46h 39m
SWISS
Deal found 2/23$1,318
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/21:25 pm
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop22h 30m
KLM
Wed 3/1811:45 pm
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops31h 08m
KLM
Deal found 2/23$1,320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Sat 2/289:45 pm
PDX
-
CPT
1 stop35h 30m
Delta
Mon 3/169:30 pm
CPT
-
PDX
2 stops57h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$1,324

Find flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

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 February 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,299
(Delta)

One-way from

$1,097
(KAYAK)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,393
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($114 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 3/3

7:11 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops38h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

9:30 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops57h 23m

$1,315

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Thu 3/5

7:15 am-6:10 am

2 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/16

11:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop45h 40m

$1,369

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Mon 3/23

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/31

8:25 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,539

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Tue 3/31

1:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

7:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop36h 30m

$1,560

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 4/1

1:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/7

11:15 pm-11:10 am

1 stop44h 55m

$1,609

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/28

11:45 pm-11:10 am

1 stop44h 25m

$1,614

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 3/18

11:40 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 3/28

11:45 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 14m

$1,637

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 3/20

12:04 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops39h 06m

$1,097

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 3/20

11:10 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$1,117

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 3/20

9:45 pm-10:30 am

3 stops51h 45m

$1,201

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Deals found on 2/22

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 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.

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 February 23, 2026.
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
8,239 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,239 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,344 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,344 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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
7,762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

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?

    Delta and KLM can get you from Portland to Cape Town in just under 23h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 44m. The distance between Portland and Cape Town is about 10244 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $778 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,037 and $1,473 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 52% 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 February 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,473Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,492Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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