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Cheap flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town from $1,684

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town departing on 10/31. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Turkish Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:05 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
47h 35m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 11:43 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
37h 23m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,684Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 1:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
64h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 11:54 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
39h 29m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,765Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 5:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 25m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 11:32 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
35h 37m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark
$1,831United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 5:10 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
29h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 11:32 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
35h 37m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Newark
$1,835United Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:40 pm - 1:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
40h 20m3 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 11:54 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
40h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny New York John F Kennedy Intl
$1,920Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Qatar Airways Logo
3:56 pm - 10:30 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 34m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 10:54 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
34h 59m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia
$2,135Qatar Airways
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
11:17 am - 6:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
23h 43m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:34 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
24h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$2,146United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 6:00 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 45m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 6:13 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
28h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$2,150United Airlines
Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31
Qatar Airways Logo
12:36 pm - 5:25 pmPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
45h 49m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
7:25 pm - 6:15 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
29h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia
$2,508Qatar Airways
Fri, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 1
Qatar Airways Logo
12:36 pm - 10:30 amPWM  Portland-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 54m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 pm - 6:15 pmCPT  Cape Town Intl-PWM Portland
36h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia
$2,517Qatar Airways
Sat, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 1

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United Airlines flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town

Our best United Airlines deals on Portland, Maine to Cape Town flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 2
PWM3:45 pmPortland
19h 25m
1 stop
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 8
CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl
35h 37m
2 stops
PWM11:32 pmPortland
$1,831
United Airlines
Sep 2
PWM6:03 amPortland
29h 07m
2 stops
CPT5:10 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 8
CPT5:55 pmCape Town Intl
35h 37m
2 stops
PWM11:32 pmPortland
$1,835
United Airlines
Jan 27
PWM11:17 amPortland
23h 43m
1 stop
CPT6:00 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 31
CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl
24h 44m
1 stop
PWM2:34 pmPortland
$2,146

Ethiopian Air flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Portland, Maine to Cape Town flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sep 2
PWM2:40 pmPortland
40h 20m
3 stops
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 8
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
40h 04m
3 stops
PWM11:54 pmPortland
$1,920
Ethiopian Air
Dec 25
PWM5:25 amPortland
26h 10m
2 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 1
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
32h 42m
3 stops
PWM3:32 pmPortland
$2,826
Ethiopian Air
Dec 25
PWM6:00 amPortland
49h 35m
3 stops
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Jan 1
CPT3:25 pmCape Town Intl
54h 09m
3 stops
PWM2:34 pmPortland
$2,923

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland, Maine to Cape Town 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
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PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 10/31

6:30 am-12:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/4

5:20 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops37h 23m

$1,684

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 9/2

2:40 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops64h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

2:25 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops39h 29m

$1,765

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 9/2

3:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

5:55 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,831

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 9/2

6:03 am-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 07m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

5:55 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$1,835

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 9/2

2:40 pm-1:00 pm

3 stops40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

1:50 pm-11:54 pm

3 stops40h 04m

$1,920

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 1/27

3:56 pm-10:30 am

2 stops35h 34m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/31

6:55 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$2,135

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 1/27

11:17 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 43m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/31

8:50 pm-2:34 pm

1 stop24h 44m

$2,146
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PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Wed 1/27

3:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/31

8:50 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$2,150

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Fri 12/25

12:36 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops45h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

7:25 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$2,508

PortlandCape Town

PWM Portland - CPT Cape Town Intl

PWMCPT

Portland

Sat 12/26

12:36 pm-10:30 am

2 stops38h 54m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/1

12:35 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$2,517

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Fastest flight time

35h 34m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Portland, Maine to Cape Town takes 35h 34m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Portland, Maine to Cape Town

  • How far is Portland to Cape Town Intl by plane?

    Cape Town Intl is 7720.7 mi away from Portland. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 35h 34m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Portland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Portland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Portland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Portland Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Portland, Maine to Cape Town?

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,395Free CancellationRating
7.4
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