Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Cape Town?

Flights from Portland to Cape Town usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Cape Town?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Cape Town: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Portland to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 15% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) - 8% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Portland to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,496 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,002, a difference of $506. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

A nonstop flight from Portland to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 10,244 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Portland to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Portland to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,593, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Cape Town?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 12m, compared with 27h 40m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 31h 02m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Portland and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of Portland (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Cape Town flight?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town range from $1,607 to $2,002, with an average of $1,794 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,607 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Cape Town?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town typically range from $1,607 to $2,002. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,169, on Qatar Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town at $1,394 round-trip. •July ($2,159) and August ($2,002) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways ($1,169) and Delta ($1,526) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Portland to Cape Town?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Portland to Cape Town route. 74% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Portland to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,679. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Portland to Cape Town which airport offers the shortest layover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Cape Town layovers at 13h 45m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23

10:31 am - 10:30 amPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 59m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 2:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

36h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,169Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 19 - Mon, May 3

1:59 pm - 10:15 amPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 4:37 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

36h 22m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,172Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 23

12:00 pm - 10:30 amPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 pm - 2:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

36h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,172Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 23

5:45 pm - 10:20 amPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 3:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

27h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,474Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 25

9:59 pm - 5:25 pmPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

57h 26m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

7:25 pm - 6:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

33h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Los Angeles

$1,517Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 27

5:45 pm - 8:05 amPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

10:10 pm - 3:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

27h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,524Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 23

6:40 am - 6:35 pmPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 10:56 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

24h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,526Delta

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22

10:00 am - 10:40 pmPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 40m2 stops Salt Lake City Amsterdam Schiphol

12:30 am - 11:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

44h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,550KLM

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22

7:00 am - 10:40 pmPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

12:30 am - 11:20 amCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 26

6:40 am - 6:35 pmPDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 7:08 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Cape Town departing in february.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months 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.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town at $1,394 round-trip.
•July ($2,159) and August ($2,002) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
How long is a flight from Portland to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Portland to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 10,244 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Cape Town flight?
Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town range from $1,607 to $2,002, with an average of $1,794 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,607 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Portland to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Portland to Cape Town are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,593, which is 31% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Cape Town?
Flights from Portland to Cape Town usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Portland to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Portland to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,496 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,002, a difference of $506.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Cape Town?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 24h 12m, compared with 27h 40m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 31h 02m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Portland and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of Portland (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,496, about $506 less than Friday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average $1,394 round-trip in that month - typically $765 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
• Mbalentle

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