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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,719. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Cape Town.$1,463 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Sat, Nov 28.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Portland on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Sat, Nov 28, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,463, select.
Cape Town.$1,533 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 24, returning Sun, Jul 26.Round-trip flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Portland on Fri, Jul 24, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Jul 26, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,533, select.
Cape Town.$1,587 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 8, returning Tue, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with Icelandair and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departing from Portland on Mon, Feb 8, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Mar 30, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,587, select.
Cape Town.$1,611 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Thu, Sep 10.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Portland on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,611, select.
Cape Town.$1,611 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 13, returning Thu, Dec 17.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Portland on Sun, Sep 13, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Dec 17, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,611, select.
Cape Town.$1,639 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 4, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Cape Town on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,639, select.
Cape Town.$1,672 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 28, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Portland on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,672, select.
Cape Town.$1,719 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 11, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Portland on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Cape Town on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,719, select.
Cape Town.$1,866 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 1, returning Fri, Sep 25.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Portland on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Cape Town on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,866, select.
Cape Town.$2,583 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 17, returning Thu, Dec 24.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Thu, Dec 17, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Cape Town on Thu, Dec 24, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,583, select.

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Portland to Cape Town: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Portland to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Portland to Cape Town is $1,463. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Portland to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,463.
There are no flights flying from Portland to Cape Town, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, November 16, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Portland Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Icelandair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Traveling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town ten hours ahead of Portland.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PDX to CPT flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PDX and CPT include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • Right now, $687 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,463. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from PDX to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to CPT.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)

  • PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.

  • Portland Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.

  • Portland Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Portland. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • November is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cape Town in March.

  • When reserving your flight from Portland Airport to Cape Town Airport, consider the type of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PDX to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometers away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key reasons to visit.

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