How long is the flight from South Africa to Portland, Maine?

Departing from South Africa to Portland, Maine will take you 20h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7732 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Portland, Maine ranges from 2.9 - 4.5 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Portland, Maine when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Portland, Maine, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to PWM?

When flying from South Africa to Portland, Maine, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Portland from South Africa?

Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, Portland (PWM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Portland from South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Portland that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Portland?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Portland?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Portland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Portland from South Africa?
Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, Portland (PWM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Portland from South Africa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Portland, Maine?
Departing from South Africa to Portland, Maine will take you 20h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7732 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Portland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Portland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Portland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Portland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Portland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Portland 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 South Africa to Portland, Maine?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Portland, Maine (average of $621). Flying from South Africa to Portland, Maine in April is currently the most expensive (average of $793). 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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