PDX - JNB

$740 Find Cheap Flights from Portland to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$982
Typical prices: $1,200-$1,471
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 2/17Wed 3/4
PDX - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$740
Typical prices: $600-$725
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3
PDX - JNB • 3 stops
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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from $982 (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 19% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 15% price drop
December
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Johannesburg

Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 4
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:45 am - 7:00 pm
PDX
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JNB
26h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:55 pm - 10:08 pm
JNB
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PDX
34h 13m
1 stop
$982Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:05 pm
PDX
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 4:08 pm
JNB
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PDX
30h 48m
2 stops
$1,006Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:05 pm
PDX
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JNB
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 4:08 pm
JNB
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PDX
30h 48m
2 stops
$1,010Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 7:00 pm
PDX
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JNB
26h 15m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 5:33 pm
JNB
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PDX
32h 13m
2 stops
$1,024Delta
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Mar 2
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 7:00 pm
PDX
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JNB
23h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 6:48 pm
JNB
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PDX
33h 28m
2 stops
$1,028Delta
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 7:05 am
PDX
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JNB
53h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 10:45 pm
JNB
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PDX
35h 30m
2 stops
$1,038Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 7:00 pm
PDX
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JNB
51h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 3:11 pm
JNB
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PDX
29h 51m
2 stops
$1,040Delta
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
United Airlines Logo
5:35 am - 6:35 pm
PDX
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JNB
27h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 7:14 pm
JNB
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PDX
32h 29m
2 stops
$1,043United Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:05 pm
PDX
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:49 pm
JNB
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PDX
33h 29m
2 stops
$1,056Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:05 pm
PDX
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JNB
29h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:16 pm
JNB
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PDX
33h 56m
2 stops
$1,060Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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 February.

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 January, where tickets cost $1,296 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,749 and $1,735 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$740
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
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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.
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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 $740 for a one-way ticket and $982 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, SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 $1,579 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 $1,791 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 5 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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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8081 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

10.0 ExcellentJay, Jan 2026
ATL - BDL
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I upgraded to first. Quick and easy boarding. Comfortable seat with power and a nice IPA.

Probably not the fault of Delta but there was delay after delay after delay and I ended up getting home 4 hours later then I should have at 1:30 in the morning

Easiest airport experience ever in my life at MSP with Delta check-in and flight attendant gave us a bottle of champagne in celebration of our 10-year wedding anniversary, so overall amazing!

No in flight service, no explanation - FC got service, C+ did not, unsure about Economy. No turbulence to speak of, so I guess another way to cut cost, or promote health and well being of Delta employees? Also, boarding in MEM combined zones, and with overhead space already full on both flights after Zone 2/ Diamond, presents a huge challenge to find a space for a bag. Delta, other than point A to B, is no longer reasonable to fly - very poor experiences, not even taking into account the chastising at the gate and rude crews, across the board.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

Staff was great! Kind and cordial! Middle seat row 28 seat B has a hump in it. Trays were getting stuck when putting down and up. Good flight

Departure was delayed resulting in me missing my connection. Delta did not autimatically find me another 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.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

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,

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Food should be changed in menu Many muslims travels in this airlime they need to add one Halal meal

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Was happy we finally got upgraded in 1st class. The seat getting old. The cushiness need some improvement.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Ineffective communication with United resulted in lost baggage. Their Baggage Tracing counter at MUC was shut down from 11:00-14:15 on my arrival. Undertrained, underinformed staff had me Running all over MUC to find someone to help me to no avail. Staff was rude, unhelpful, and unable to effectively use the systems they did have operational. They refused to contact United in any way or provide any accommodation or other resources while I waited for my luggage. This has destroyed my downstream itinerary. If they had even the slightest visibility I may have been able to reschedule/plan, but again, their staff provided nothing, and did nothing more than their website, which doesn’t even work on a standard phone browser. Miserable failure at all levels that weren’t associated with the operation of the aircraft.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Qatar airways ,boarding arrangements at Hamid international airport could been better

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

My seat tv didn’t work the whole trip. And the seat space is too small despite being seated at the front.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

The seats from lax to DFW was so tight that I could not move my legs . No WiFi and had to pay . Not a good selection of entertainment

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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