PDX - CPT

$1,323 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Cape Town

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Portland to Cape Town departing on 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Portland to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,323
Overall average: $1,561
British Airways
Mon 3/23Tue 3/31
PDX - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/29
PDX - CPT • multi-stop
Top airlines
British Airways
Cheapest • from $1,323 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 12% price drop
December
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
British Airways Logo
1:52 pm - 12:10 pm
PDX
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CPT
37h 18m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:16 pm
CPT
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PDX
33h 26m
2 stops
$1,323British Airways
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
British Airways Logo
1:52 pm - 12:10 pm
PDX
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CPT
37h 18m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:16 pm
CPT
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PDX
33h 26m
2 stops
$1,325British Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 10
British Airways Logo
8:30 pm - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
53h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 5:40 pm
CPT
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PDX
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,336British Airways
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
3:33 pm - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
34h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:32 pm
CPT
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PDX
36h 42m
2 stops
$1,341American Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 15
Qatar Airways Logo
12:07 pm - 10:20 am
PDX
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CPT
37h 13m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 9:38 pm
CPT
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PDX
35h 08m
2 stops
$1,343Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 7
Qatar Airways Logo
7:05 am - 10:30 am
PDX
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CPT
42h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:15 pm - 4:52 pm
CPT
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PDX
36h 37m
2 stops
$1,344Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
30h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:40 pm
CPT
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PDX
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,356American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
34h 19m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:40 pm
CPT
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PDX
31h 50m
1 stop
$1,360American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
38h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 6:05 pm
CPT
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PDX
32h 15m
2 stops
$1,370American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 11:00 am
PDX
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CPT
36h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:31 pm
CPT
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PDX
35h 41m
2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 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 April, where tickets cost $1,448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,960 and $1,800 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, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$1,323
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Portland to Cape Town

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 $1,323 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Portland and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Cape Town are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,752 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,623 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Portland to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8127 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
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Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

10.0 ExcellentAjai, Jan 2026
DFW - ATL
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Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The flight was comfortable and uneventful, which is what I desire

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

HORRIBLE, my initial flight was cancelled, they made me pay $200 extra dollars and that got cancelled as well! After 6 cancellations I decided to get a refund because I needed to get home to my babies. Out of $1000+ dollars they offered me only $40 in refund! Totally unacceptable! The flight that they cancelled I was able to fly it on another airline. I had to spend $400 on one way tickets just to get home! I’m still getting the runaround.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

Very good. Because of the delays with my previous flight, I missed my connection, but I was able to book another flight through the United app easily.

I wish there were outlets to charge my iPhone. The crew was great; we had a female pilot who was great with explaining what was happening and delays,

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

Flight was canceled. I asked to be rerouted to OKC and then took an Uber.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

On time on a day with lots of weather cancellations on other flights. Thank you for getting me home during a winter storm!

Don't change gate multiple times make people run across the airport. Announce delays in a timely manner. Have maintenance crew ready. Don't delay and keep passengers on the plane for 3 hrs. on tarmac.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

My flight to London from Philadelphia was cancelled due to weather.

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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