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$1,054+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to South Africa

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — JNB
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Africa

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Round-trip from

$1,234
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$1,054
(Kiwi.com)
From Portland to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/16:02 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops34h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1510:05 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops31h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/69:30 amPWM - CPT
2 stops23h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/198:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops24h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,425
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:00 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/198:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,469
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:45 amPWM - JNB
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/158:25 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops34h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,540
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/112:30 pmPWM - JNB
1 stop24h 30mDelta
Sat 11/159:55 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop33h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/9$1,954
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 11/191:06 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops40h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/26:45 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops34h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$6,256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/72:35 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Tue 10/1411:35 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops29h 56mDelta
Deal found 6/11$6,993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:09 amPWM - CPT
2 stops45h 41mQatar Airways
Wed 10/151:00 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops30h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$7,463

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to South Africa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Africa that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sat 11/1

6:02 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

10:05 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops31h 23m

$1,234

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 11/6

9:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

8:50 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops24h 08m

$1,425

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 11/6

3:00 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/19

8:50 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop27h 58m

$1,469

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sat 11/1

10:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

8:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,540

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/15

9:55 pm-12:04 am

1 stop33h 09m

$1,954

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 11/19

1:06 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops40h 04m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/2

6:45 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$6,256

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Tue 10/7

2:35 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

11:35 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$6,993

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 10/8

7:09 am-10:50 am

2 stops45h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/15

1:00 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$7,463

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Wed 7/9

6:05 am-8:20 am

3 stops44h 15m

$1,054

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Thu 7/10

6:05 am-4:10 pm

2 stops52h 05m

$1,056

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to South Africa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,056. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and KLM, as they are both options that can get you from Portland, Maine to South Africa for a low price.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to South Africa.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 airline flying from Portland to South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Portland to South Africa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,468Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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