How to get from Cape Town to Portland

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Amsterdam: about 23h 55m including the connection. Other options: via New York, London, Washington and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $1,220.

Flights from Cape Town to Portland

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Amsterdam
23h 55m
two tickets, via New York
$1,220
connection options
5
straight-line distance
10,246 mi (16,489 km)
fastest
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 55m
with the connection
Cape Town to Amsterdam flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Portland flight 9h 5m
two ticketsfrom $1,966
Via New York
United States
24h 13m
with the connection
Cape Town to New York flight 15h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Portland: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Portland flight 5h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,220
Via London
United Kingdom
24h 30m
with the connection
Cape Town to London flight 11h 50m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Gatwick, London Heathrow. Departure to Portland: London Heathrow.
London to Portland flight 9h 40m
Via Washington
United States
24h 45m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to Portland: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Portland flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $1,714
Via Frankfurt
Germany
25h 40m
with the connection
Cape Town to Frankfurt flight 12h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Portland flight 10h 35m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Portland?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Amsterdam.
What is the fastest way to fly from Cape Town to Portland?
Via Amsterdam: 11h 50m to the connection, 9h 5m after it, about 23h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Cape Town to Portland with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,220. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Cape Town and Portland?
Amsterdam (23h 55m total), New York (24h 13m total), London (24h 30m total), Washington (24h 45m total) and Frankfurt (25h 40m total).
How far is Portland from Cape Town?
10,246 mi (16,489 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.