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$949+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to South Africa

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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,181
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$949
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,207
From Portland to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Africa
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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/242:12 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops32h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/309:15 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 3/127:30 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/2610:00 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops33h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:49 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops34h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/206:45 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 8/77:00 amPDX - JNB
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/279:15 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,407
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:52 pmPDX - CPT
2 stops51h 58mQatar Airways
Fri 5/161:00 pmCPT - PDX
2 stops40h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,437
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 4/291:39 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops33h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/107:00 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops34h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,456
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Fri 7/112:16 pmPDX - JNB
2 stops31h 44mBritish Airways
Sat 7/267:25 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops32h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,466
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:30 amPDX - DUR
3 stops42h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 10/2211:55 amDUR - PDX
3 stops45h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,467
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:25 pmPDX - CPT
1 stop30h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 5/166:55 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:00 amPDX - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/297:50 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop25h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,519
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Sat 4/512:59 amPDX - JNB
2 stops35h 21mDelta
Sun 4/136:50 pmJNB - PDX
2 stops34h 58mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,530
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Sat 10/1811:45 amPDX - CPT
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Fri 11/79:15 pmCPT - PDX
1 stop31h 41mDelta
Deal found 2/20$1,569

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 February 20, 2025.

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Portland

Fly to

South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Mon 3/24

2:12 pm-7:30 am

2 stops32h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/30

9:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,181

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Wed 3/12

7:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/26

10:00 pm-10:38 pm

2 stops33h 38m

$1,243

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-7:00 am

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/27

9:15 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,407

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 5/2

9:52 pm-10:50 am

2 stops51h 58m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

1:00 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,437

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Tue 4/29

1:39 pm-8:35 am

2 stops33h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/10

7:00 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops34h 53m

$1,456

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Fri 7/11

2:16 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/26

7:25 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops32h 06m

$1,466

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 5/2

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,470

PortlandJohannesburg

PDX - JNB

PDXJNB

Portland

Sat 4/5

12:59 am-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops34h 58m

$1,530

PortlandCape Town

PDX - CPT

PDXCPT

Portland

Fri 5/2

7:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/16

6:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$1,533

PortlandDurban

PDX - DUR

PDXDUR

Portland

Fri 7/11

10:35 am-10:35 am

3 stops39h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 7/25

11:55 am-11:59 pm

3 stops45h 04m

$1,535

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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 to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland 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 PDX 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Portland 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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Portland to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Portland (PDX) if they book a flight from Portland to South Africa. Portland is conveniently located just 6.0 mi from Portland’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Portland to South Africa?

    When deciding which route to take from Portland to South Africa consider Portland - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Portland - Cape Town Intl or Portland - Durban King Shaka Intl as they are the most popular.

  • 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.

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  • 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 to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Portland 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 6 airlines flying from Portland to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,135Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$1,170Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,352Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,357Average$1,772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,430Average$1,654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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