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

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

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) – 76% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 2% 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 26% on flights from Portland to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R24 535 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R32 921, a difference of R8 387. 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 Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, 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 direct flight from Portland to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 26 532 km.

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 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 R14 650, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Portland to Cape Town?

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 24h 05m, compared to 27h 40m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 30h 47m via London Heathrow (LHR).

What is the time difference between Portland and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of Portland (South Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R439 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget

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

Return flights from Portland to Cape Town range from R26 444 to R32 917, with an average of R29 745 over the past 12 months. Anything below R26 444 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town at R22 923 return. •July (R35 503) and August (R32 921) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Portland to Cape Town?

Qatar Airways (R19 733) and United Airlines (R20 637) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Portland to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Portland to Cape Town?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular stopover for the Portland to Cape Town route. 76% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Portland to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of R27 614. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Portland to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Cape Town stopovers at 13h 38m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 23

9:30 - 10:30PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 19:50CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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10:30 - 10:30PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

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36h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R19 388Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 9

21:35 - 10:30PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

50h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 22:54CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

44h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R19 733Qatar Airways

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Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 22

5:00 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 22:47CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

35h 57m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 637United Airlines

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Fri, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 9

9:40 - 10:15PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 21:56CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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7:15 - 10:15PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

42h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

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R21 246Qatar Airways

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13:59 - 10:15PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

37h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R21 246Qatar Airways

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Fri, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 9

9:40 - 10:15PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

37h 29m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

R21 246Qatar Airways

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Thu, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 22

7:00 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 20:37CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

33h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

R22 611United Airlines

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Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

23:30 - 18:00PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

20:50 - 23:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

36h 25m2 stops Newark Houston George Bush Intcntl

R22 989United Airlines

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Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

8:30 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

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20:50 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

33h 25m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

7:00 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 20:15CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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5:00 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 18:24CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

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5:00 - 16:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20:50 - 21:02CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

34h 12m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

R25 324United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

13:40 - 22:40PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

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13:40 - 22:40PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

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7:10 - 18:00PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 50m2 stops San Francisco Newark

19:10 - 21:02CPT Cape Town Intl-PDX Portland

35h 52m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

R31 721United Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 22

19:10 - 14:10PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m3 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole

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R36 769Multiple Airlines

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7:50 - 13:00PDX Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Cape Town. It's 18% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Portland to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Cape Town at R22 923 return.
•July (R35 503) and August (R32 921) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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How long is a flight from Portland to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Portland to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 26 532 km.
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?
Return flights from Portland to Cape Town range from R26 444 to R32 917, with an average of R29 745 over the past 12 months. Anything below R26 444 counts as a good deal.
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 R14 650, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R439 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Cape Town?
Flights from Portland to Cape Town usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
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) – 76% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 2% 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 26% on flights from Portland to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R24 535 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R32 921, a difference of R8 387.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Portland to Cape Town?
Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 24h 05m, compared to 27h 40m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 30h 47m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What is the time difference between Portland and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 10 hours ahead of Portland (South Africa Time vs Pacific 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 Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average R24 535, which is about R8 387 less than Friday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Cape Town trip for February. Fares historically average R22 923 return in that month – typically R12 580 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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

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