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$865+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to South Africa

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May 4 — May 111
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$865
(Ovago)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,492
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 April 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/136:50 amPDX - JNB
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/2010:25 amJNB - PDX
2 stops42h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,183
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:00 amPDX - JNB
2 stops41h 20mSWISS
Tue 5/207:35 pmJNB - PDX
3 stops60h 19mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,289
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/117:40 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops52h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/187:35 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,313
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/52:14 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops33h 21mLufthansa
Mon 5/127:00 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops32h 17mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$1,356
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:25 pmPDX - JNB
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Tue 5/209:15 pmJNB - PDX
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 10/136:04 amPDX - JNB
1 stop28h 36mDelta
Fri 10/246:50 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops37h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,390
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/127:25 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 9/196:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/121:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops36h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/196:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,413
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/128:10 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/214:35 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/135:00 amPDX - CPT
2 stops25h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/227:50 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,473
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 11/57:00 amPDX - CPT
2 stops41h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 11/3012:35 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops43h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/111:44 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops32h 16mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/189:15 pmJNB - PDX
1 stop29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,483

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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 April 29, 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

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Tue 5/13

6:50 am-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

10:25 am-8:02 pm

2 stops42h 37m

$1,183

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

7:35 pm-10:54 pm

3 stops60h 19m

$1,289

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Wed 6/11

7:40 pm-9:20 am

2 stops52h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

7:35 pm-9:25 am

2 stops46h 50m

$1,313

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Tue 5/13

7:25 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/20

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,379

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Mon 10/13

6:04 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/24

6:50 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops37h 58m

$1,390

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 9/12

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/19

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,409

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 9/12

1:15 pm-11:00 am

2 stops36h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/19

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,413

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 9/12

8:10 pm-11:50 am

2 stops30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

4:35 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$1,472

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Sat 9/13

5:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,473

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Wed 6/11

1:44 pm-7:00 am

2 stops32h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/18

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,483

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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 to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland 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 PDX 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Portland 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 April 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Portland to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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?

    Most people fly from Portland (PDX) if they book a flight from Portland to South Africa. Portland is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Portland’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to South Africa are SWISS ($865), United Airlines ($893), and Delta ($1,304).

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Portland to South Africa consider Portland - Cape Town Intl, Portland - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Portland - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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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  • 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 to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,170Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,331Average$1,771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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