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$1,332+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — JNB
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Africa

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$1,332
(Turkish 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 August 14, 2025.

This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/262:17 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops62h 18mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/35:55 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops58h 07mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,332
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Fri 9/267:09 amPWM - JNB
2 stops23h 56mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/310:50 pmJNB - PWM
3 stops44h 32mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/11$1,355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/275:45 amPWM - CPT
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop19h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sat 9/276:00 amPWM - CPT
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Sat 10/47:45 amCPT - PWM
2 stops46h 49mDelta
Deal found 8/12$1,467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/263:45 pmPWM - JNB
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/37:00 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops49h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,523
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/216:14 amPWM - CPT
2 stops27h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/268:00 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/211:34 pmPWM - CPT
1 stop22h 16mDelta
Tue 8/268:05 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop22h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,570
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 8/181:34 pmPWM - CPT
1 stop22h 16mDelta
Sun 8/248:05 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop22h 24mDelta
Deal found 8/13$1,826
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/141:34 pmPWM - CPT
1 stop22h 16mDelta
Wed 8/2011:15 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops46h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/12$2,012
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/261:35 pmPWM - JNB
1 stop24h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 10/39:55 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop30h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/11$2,350

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

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Portland

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 9/26

2:17 pm-10:35 am

2 stops62h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

5:55 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops58h 07m

$1,332

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 9/26

7:09 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

10:50 pm-1:22 pm

3 stops44h 32m

$1,355

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 9/27

5:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/4

7:50 pm-9:11 am

1 stop19h 21m

$1,460

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/4

7:45 am-12:34 am

2 stops46h 49m

$1,467

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 9/26

3:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

7:00 pm-2:33 pm

2 stops49h 33m

$1,523

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Fri 9/26

1:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/3

9:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$2,350

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 9/27

5:20 pm-11:00 am

3 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/4

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$8,395

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Deals found on 8/11

Best time to book a flight from Portland to South Africa

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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 $1,669). 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 August 14, 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
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
8,915 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,915 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,915 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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    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 $1,669). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,468Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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