PDX - JNB

$978 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,291
Typical prices: $1,887-$1,251
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/11Mon 5/18
PDX - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$970
Typical prices: $784-$838
United Airlines
Wed 4/8
PDX - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,349 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Johannesburg. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,319 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h 56m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Johannesburg (PDX-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Portland to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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1:52 pm - 10:30 am
PDX
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JNB
35h 38m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 9:28 pm
JNB
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PDX
36h 28m
2 stops
$1,291Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
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8:45 am - 10:30 am
PDX
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JNB
40h 45m
2 stops
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6:00 pm - 9:28 pm
JNB
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PDX
36h 28m
2 stops
$1,324Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:30 am - 7:40 pm
PDX
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JNB
28h 10m
2 stops
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9:55 pm - 7:28 pm
JNB
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PDX
30h 33m
2 stops
$1,349Delta
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 22
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11:40 am - 7:40 pm
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JNB
23h 00m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 10:56 am
JNB
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PDX
46h 01m
1 stop
$1,352Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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2:30 pm - 7:40 pm
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JNB
44h 10m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 6:43 pm
JNB
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PDX
29h 48m
2 stops
$1,357Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 22
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2:30 pm - 7:40 pm
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JNB
44h 10m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 10:56 am
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PDX
46h 01m
1 stop
$1,360Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:00 am - 9:20 pm
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JNB
26h 20m
2 stops
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11:15 pm - 8:50 pm
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PDX
30h 35m
2 stops
$1,370KLM
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5
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1:05 pm - 9:20 pm
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JNB
23h 15m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 4:07 pm
JNB
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PDX
31h 07m
2 stops
$1,376Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 21
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11:20 am - 9:20 pm
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JNB
25h 00m
2 stops
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11:15 pm - 9:18 pm
JNB
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PDX
31h 03m
2 stops
$1,380KLM
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16
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7:13 am - 6:30 pm
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JNB
26h 17m
2 stops
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8:45 am - 9:31 am
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PDX
57h 46m
2 stops
$1,381Lufthansa
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Johannesburg flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,735 and $1,688 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$970
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Portland to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Portland to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $970 for a one-way ticket and $1,291 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Portland to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Johannesburg?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Johannesburg are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,542 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,799 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland and JNB 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 Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Portland to Johannesburg. 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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DeltaOverall score based on 8372 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.2Food
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Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

8.0 ExcellentEarl, Apr 2026
ORD - DTW
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Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

On the return flight, flight attendant Britt went out of her way to inform passengers that several of us had tight connections.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Efficient boarding and early departure. Very smooth flight. Early arrival in ATL. Great flight.

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

The gate agent made me check my carry-on in Denver, even though I've traveled all over taking this case on the plane. Beware folks. Food in Premium Economy was quite good - excellent blanket! Flight attendants on the Heathrow-to-Budapest flight on 3-27-2026 were quite snappy. I got a frown when asked to unscrew the water bottle cap for me (I had a cast on my right arm). Also woke up right when they were handing out biscuits. She had given my rowmates one and was in the process of giving water when I asked for a biscuit. She scolded me and said, "You snooze, you lose". She did give me one, but I thought that comment was uncalled for.

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

WiFi wasn’t available to economy until the end of the flight.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I paid for a very expensive Business Class seat to and from Cairo Egypt from Charleston SC. There was partnership from states to London using American Airlines. That leg was amazing. The British Airlines leg was a joke. They used the standard no leg room 3 by 3 seats. A tray was put on the middle seat. The trip was 5 hours, from London to Cairo, thus my BC purchase. There was no screen proving tv/movie options, only a small device plug. The fold down tray and the bag of peanuts were typical of normal short run flying. The one toilet was located in the galley. We all got to know each other well. This was my first and last trip with British Airlines. I now understand why they would NEVER give me a seat chart so that I could make a selection.prior to departure. It honestly would not have made a difference, there were less than 50% of occupied seats. Apparently everyone got the memo but me. I have never felt so cheated as with that trip, got to so another going back to London, yeah. I will be sending a letter to customer service and asking for a refund. I will be photos comparing the two BC legs. OH, one more thing. The FC ticket holders got bulkhead and exit row seats. I know they had to be thrilled

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Late! Late and late! More than 1hr 30mn. This sucks when it is the last of a 4 flight journey. I missed my dinner! Which is not nice on Valentine’s Day!!! But better than the gate next to us, the poor Chinese people were rebooked to the next day flight. AA had to call security as it became very heated with the passengers! It was a mess at DFW that afternoon/evening. I wish they had some food for the people who travel as part of international journey. Indigo does it in India and it is fantastic.

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