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Cheapest round-trip
$1,663
Typical prices: $1,395-$1,821
United Airlines
Sun 2/11Tue 2/20
PWM - CPT • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
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 $1,303 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 20h 36m (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

Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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7:43 pm - 6:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 17m1 stop Newark
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8:50 pm - 2:41 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
48h 51m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,663United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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9:34 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:41 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
48h 51m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,663United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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7:11 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 59m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 2:41 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
48h 51m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,663United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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9:34 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 36m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:41 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
48h 51m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,763United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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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 - 6:13 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
28h 23m1 stop Newark
$1,768United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
United Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 6:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 17m1 stop Newark
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8:50 pm - 6:13 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
28h 23m1 stop Newark
$1,774United Airlines
Thu, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 20
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7:49 am - 4:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 21m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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8:50 pm - 9:29 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
31h 39m1 stop Newark
$1,787United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 1
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5:30 am - 2:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 pm - 2:37 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
31h 47m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,887Ethiopian Air
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
American Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 8:05 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 10m2 stops Philadelphia London Heathrow
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6:55 pm - 11:19 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
35h 24m2 stops London Heathrow Philadelphia
$1,974American Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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8:49 am - 7:35 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 46m2 stops Newark Zurich
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8:05 pm - 11:59 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
34h 54m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,038SWISS
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Cape Town flights

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town typically range from $1,395 to $1,821. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,663, on United Airlines.

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$1,663
Round-trip flight from Portland to Cape Town

When to book flights from Portland to Cape Town

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Your Portland to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • 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.

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Cape Town?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to Cape Town takes 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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Cape Town range from $1,395 to $1,821, with an average of $1,595 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,395 counts as a good deal.

  • 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 showed a wide range, from about $1,663 to $9,495. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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:

    • 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 (PWM) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

    Connecting flights from Portland to Cape Town most commonly pass through:

    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 67% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% 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 42% on flights from Portland to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,303 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $2,209, a difference of $906.

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 36m, compared with 31h 40m 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 popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

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

Your guide to booking Portland to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,303, about $906 less than Tuesday fares (41% savings) 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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