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$1,499+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to South Africa

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — JNB
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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$1,450
(United Airlines)
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 January 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 2/42:31 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/88:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/42:31 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops21h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/810:00 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops47h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,514
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 9/232:35 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops33h 15mDelta
Fri 10/212:15 amCPT - PWM
2 stops29h 44mDelta
Deal found 1/7$3,515
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/234:48 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops34h 42mLufthansa
Sat 10/37:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop23h 48mLufthansa
Deal found 1/7$4,752
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 9/239:34 amPWM - CPT
2 stops25h 36mSWISS
Sat 10/37:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop26h 19mSWISS
Deal found 1/7$6,499
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/239:10 amPWM - CPT
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/37:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop23h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$6,524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 4/810:00 amPWM - JNB
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/2210:00 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$6,810
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Wed 4/82:30 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops24h 50mDelta
Wed 4/226:00 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops36h 46mDelta
Deal found 1/8$6,847
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:09 amPWM - JNB
3 stops39h 26mAir Canada
Wed 4/227:25 pmJNB - PWM
3 stops34h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 1/8$6,856
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/1312:44 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops39h 41mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/39:15 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops26h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$6,919
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/139:40 amPWM - JNB
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/310:00 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$7,224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 3/142:32 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops46h 03mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/310:00 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$7,255

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Africa that are best for you.

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PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 2/4

2:31 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

8:50 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop29h 02m

$1,499

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Wed 2/4

2:31 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops21h 04m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

10:00 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops47h 39m

$1,514

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Wed 4/8

7:12 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

10:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$6,810

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Wed 4/8

2:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-12:46 am

2 stops36h 46m

$6,847

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Wed 4/8

11:09 am-8:35 am

3 stops39h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/22

7:25 pm-11:28 pm

3 stops34h 03m

$6,856

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 3/13

12:44 pm-10:25 am

2 stops39h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

9:15 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$6,919

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sat 3/14

5:57 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

9:15 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops26h 12m

$6,919

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sun 3/15

5:40 pm-10:25 am

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

7:25 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops28h 02m

$6,919

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Sun 3/15

7:09 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

10:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$7,224

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 3/13

9:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

10:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$7,224

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $789). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,195). 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.

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 January 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Portland to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland, Maine to South Africa in 20h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Portland, Maine and South Africa is about 7732 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $789). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,195). 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,397Average$1,670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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