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$642+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — JNB
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$642
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,621
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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 junio 12, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/72:50 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/275:55 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,181
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1312:30 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/1910:05 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,296
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/227:25 pmPDX - JNB
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
sáb. 10/49:15 pmJNB - PDX
1 stop29h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 10/1311:45 amPDX - JNB
1 stop22h 55mDelta
vie. 10/246:50 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops34h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/10$1,391
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 10/89:45 amPDX - DUR
3 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
mié. 10/2212:05 pmDUR - PDX
3 stops43h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,401
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/218:30 amPDX - JNB
2 stops39h 50mSWISS
mar. 9/97:35 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops32h 11mSWISS
Deal found 6/9$1,403
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/211:24 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops35h 11mQatar Airways
mar. 9/98:25 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,409
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/67:25 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/56:45 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops32h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,422
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/710:30 amPDX - CPT
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/32:35 pmCPT - PDX
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,427
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.
jue. 8/219:59 amPDX - JNB
1 stop22h 46mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/97:00 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops28h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 10/85:15 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops37h 05mUnited Airlines
mié. 10/297:50 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops27h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,453
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mié. 9/31:09 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops36h 51mBritish Airways
sáb. 9/136:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,459

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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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

jue. 8/7

2:50 pm-10:35 am

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 8/27

5:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,181

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

jue. 11/13

12:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/19

10:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops32h 35m

$1,296

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

lun. 9/22

7:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 10/4

9:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$1,378

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

lun. 10/13

11:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/24

6:50 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,391

PortlandDurban

PDX - DUR

PDXDUR

Portland

mié. 10/8

9:45 am-10:35 am

3 stops39h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

mié. 10/22

12:05 pm-10:43 pm

3 stops43h 38m

$1,401

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

jue. 8/21

8:30 am-9:20 am

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

7:35 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$1,403

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

jue. 8/21

1:24 pm-9:35 am

2 stops35h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

8:25 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops31h 45m

$1,409

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

lun. 10/6

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

mié. 11/5

6:45 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops32h 04m

$1,422

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

mar. 10/7

10:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Cape Town Intl

lun. 11/3

2:35 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops36h 00m

$1,427

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

jue. 8/21

9:59 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/9

7:00 pm-2:46 pm

2 stops28h 46m

$1,445

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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 junio 12, 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 junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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  • 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 Qatar Airways ($834), Singapore Airlines ($1,060), and United Airlines ($1,133).

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

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

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  • 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$778Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,170Average$1,847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,331Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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