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$1,024+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to South Africa

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PWM — JNB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PWM) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 January 21, 2025.

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$1,024
(American Airlines)
From Portland to South Africa
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:11 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops36h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/2410:00 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops30h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,024
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:49 pmPWM - JNB
2 stops35h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/129:15 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops31h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,115
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 3/33:55 pmPWM - JNB
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1210:00 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 3/63:55 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops42h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/137:50 pmCPT - PWM
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,381
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1712:47 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops38h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:50 pmCPT - PWM
1 stop19h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:34 amPWM - JNB
1 stop30h 26mDelta
Wed 3/129:55 pmJNB - PWM
1 stop32h 01mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,458
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/134:11 pmPWM - CPT
2 stops36h 19mQatar Airways
Mon 3/249:20 amCPT - PWM
3 stops43h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/20$2,199
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:15 pmPWM - JNB
3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:25 pmJNB - PWM
2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$8,477

Find flights from Portland to South Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 3/13

4:11 pm-10:20 am

2 stops36h 09m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops30h 57m

$1,024

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Mon 3/3

12:49 pm-7:30 am

2 stops35h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

9:15 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,115

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Mon 3/3

3:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

10:00 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$1,372

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 3/6

3:55 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops42h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/13

7:50 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops31h 32m

$1,381

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Mon 3/3

5:34 am-7:00 pm

1 stop30h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

9:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop32h 01m

$1,458

PortlandCape Town

PWM - CPT

PWMCPT

Portland

Thu 3/13

4:11 pm-10:30 am

2 stops36h 19m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/24

9:20 am-10:57 pm

3 stops43h 37m

$2,199

PortlandJohannesburg

PWM - JNB

PWMJNB

Portland

Mon 3/3

12:15 pm-9:30 am

3 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

7:25 pm-6:39 pm

2 stops29h 14m

$8,477

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Deals found on 1/20

Best time to book a flight from Portland to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Portland to South Africa, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to South Africa?

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to South Africa 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 South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland, Maine to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 South Africa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Portland to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,468Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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