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$1,427 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Cape Town

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Cheap Flights from Portland to Cape Town (PDX-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Nov 3
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10:30 am - 1:00 pmPDX-CPT
41h 30m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 4:35 pmCPT-PDX
36h 00m3 stops
$1,427
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 29
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11:55 pm - 3:20 pmPDX-CPT
30h 25m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 6:40 pmCPT-PDX
31h 50m2 stops
$1,453United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Nov 3
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9:55 am - 5:20 pmPDX-CPT
46h 25m2 stops
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8:50 pm - 6:36 pmCPT-PDX
31h 46m2 stops
$1,463United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2
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11:45 am - 7:15 pmPDX-CPT
22h 30m1 stop
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9:30 pm - 7:08 pmCPT-PDX
31h 38m1 stop
$1,467Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1
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11:45 am - 7:15 pmPDX-CPT
22h 30m1 stop
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11:45 pm - 12:25 pmCPT-PDX
45h 40m1 stop
$1,480Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
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7:25 pm - 11:00 amPDX-CPT
30h 35m1 stop
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9:00 am - 5:35 pmCPT-PDX
41h 35m2 stops
$1,520British Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
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7:00 am - 10:50 amPDX-CPT
42h 50m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 5:06 pmCPT-PDX
37h 06m2 stops
$1,532Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
British Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 11:00 amPDX-CPT
30h 35m1 stop
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6:55 pm - 5:35 pmCPT-PDX
31h 40m1 stop
$1,539British Airways
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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Apr 8
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1:25 pm - 6:10 amPDX-CPT
30h 45m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 7:11 pmCPT-PDX
28h 56m2 stops
$1,582KLM
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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Apr 8
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7:00 am - 9:55 pmPDX-CPT
28h 55m2 stops
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11:15 pm - 7:11 pmCPT-PDX
28h 56m2 stops
$1,587KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Portland to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Portland to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Portland, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Portland to Cape Town is September, where tickets cost $1,443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,266 and $1,993 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Portland to Cape Town, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$1,427
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Portland to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Cape Town was $1,427 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Portland and Cape Town?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Portland and on arrival in Cape Town.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Cape Town, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Cape Town are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,860 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,781 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Portland to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Portland to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Portland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and CPT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Portland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Cape Town

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7958 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

8.0 ExcellentMathew, Jun 2025JFK - MAD
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Overall, aside from the baggage issue, it was as good as one expects.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

I want to single out flight attendant Mitch who was in the Premium Economy section. When my wife’s hearing aide dropped through the cushion under the seat he was able to locate it and return it to her. Food was a different matter. Dinner was fine. Breakfast was another matter. They had a yogurt dish that the ran out of and the alternative was not very good according to those we talked to.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Flight was delayed long enough that I was misding my connecting flight. The agents could not get me on a comparable flight, nor could they get me s Main Cabin seat I had paid for, nor could they get me on a comparable connecting flight. The gate agent would not issue meal vouchers, even though I was delayed over six hours! I had to spend over an hour and 15 minutes with customer service on the phone to See if they could get me on a better flight and get a meal voucher. Customer service was not helpful enough in trying to find alternate flights and it Ended up taking me 24 hours for a 12 hour trip!! Delta does not provide upgrades NOR will they even give you a pass for a few hours to their lounge. They claim that they do not issue daily passes to their lounge anymore. I call BS since this would be no extra cost to them to provide excellent customer service and give you a few hours to relax in comfort when you’re sitting in a crowded airport and your flight has been screwed up for that many hours.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Great flight! Only complaint I had was that I didn’t get breakfast that morning because I don’t eat eggs for breakfast.. I ate an energy bar I bought in the airport which I had never done before. Otherwise, another great Delta flight!

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This portion of the flight was through Indigo. A local carrier. So all economy seating. No real service some refreshments for purchase standard economy stuff.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Transfer at CDG to connecting KLM flight to Amsterdam was a NIGHTMARE. LONG WALKWAYS, NO MOVING WALKWAYS, POOR signage, Have to take a train & No staff visible to help navigate the maze. AVOID TRANSFER AT CDG AT ALL COST.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

The food was the worst I’ve had on any flight I’ve ever been on.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

Our luggage didn’t arrive with us, that puts a damper on the whole trip.

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

Was 3 hrs delayed and my poor friend I met in Barcelona was waiting at airport for 3 hrs. Dallas airport was awful

The internet was horrible. Plus they charged me $25 for service that didn't work which should have been free since I'm Concierge Key. The flight attendant Rick Young was excellent. Greeted me by name and very attentive.

Not good. First time flying AA in years and won’t be doing so again. We departed late and missed our connecting flight to Barcelona. As a result we missed the first two days of a Mediterranean cruise. No reason given for the delay. Got rerouted from JFK to Heathrow and then to Barcelona. Flight to Heathrow was delayed causing us to miss the flight to Barcelona again. Routed then to Palmero where we had to purchase transportation and a 2 night hotel stay to pick up the cruise there. Probably cost us $2k plus.

My flights were great and the crew on them was lovely especially the London to Barcelona flight as Al & AJ were so amazingly nice. I wish they would be my crew always as they have the best customer service. Sadly both flights were delayed the first one from Vegas was because they clearly loaded the cargo wrong the plane was off balance making us 2 hours late. This made me miss my connection and sadly it was challenging rebooking while I was on the flight. I will never use Kayak again as there was no customer service number or live chat and you rebooked me on a flight 2 days later. I had my mom call BA to change it which she did after spending an hour on hold. This should not be so difficult. My second flight was an hour delayed due to not being able to disconnect the bridge from the plane but I did finally make it home.

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