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Cheapest round-trip
$1,421
Typical prices: $1,397-$1,750
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/15Tue 1/30
PWM - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$1,008
Typical prices: $1,175-$1,663
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/19
PWM - CPT • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Cape Town. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $1,348 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 19h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Cape Town (PWM-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 30
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4:00 pm - 10:20 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National London Heathrow
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10:10 pm - 6:06 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
26h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia
$1,421Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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4:15 pm - 10:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:15 pm - 12:10 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
30h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,449Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:01 am - 5:50 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:15 pm - 12:10 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
30h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,642Delta
Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 19
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7:00 am - 8:05 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 05m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow
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8:40 pm - 6:03 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
28h 23m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia
$1,690American Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
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2:45 pm - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 7:24 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
29h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,725Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
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5:45 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 1:38 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
23h 48m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,730Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
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2:45 pm - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 1:52 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
24h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,730Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 20
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2:45 pm - 6:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
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8:50 pm - 7:24 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
53h 34m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,744Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
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2:45 pm - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
18h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 2:34 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
24h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,776United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Fri, Feb 19
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6:00 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 10m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 7:24 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
29h 34m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,780United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Cape Town flights

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

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 40% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Flight from Portland to Cape Town

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Your Portland to Cape Town flight questions, answered

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

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

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Cape Town.

  • 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) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) - 25% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Portland to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,303 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,209: a $906 difference. 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 0h 00m, covering 7,732 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.

  • Have flight prices from Portland to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $1,421 to $2,504. That means the highest observed fare was about 76% higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Portland to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,153, which is 31% below 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 Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 02m, compared with 20h 14m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 25h 25m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Portland and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Portland (South Africa Time vs Eastern 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 starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Europcar
    • Sixt
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Woodford

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

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town range from $1,397 to $1,750, with an average of $1,575 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,397 counts as a good deal.

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