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$1,473+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — CPT
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

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$1,473
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:35 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/204:35 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/133:43 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:00 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop27h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,478

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PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Tue 5/13

3:35 pm-11:50 am

2 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

4:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$1,473

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Tue 5/13

3:43 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops38h 57m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

8:00 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop27h 29m

$1,478

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Deals found on 4/22

Compare providers for flights from Portland to Cape Town

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Cape Town in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Portland, Maine-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Portland to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 4% on flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,773 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,684 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at $1,473, was found to be the cheapest airline from Portland, Maine to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Portland to Cape Town

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,468Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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