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How to get fromPortland to Cape Townby plane, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Portland International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)planePDX - CPT
    25h 18m
    R 14,157–42,177

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)planeSEA - CPT
    32h 48m
    R 9,095–18,224

  3. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)planeGEG - CPT
    31h 46m
    R 18,439–66,785

  4. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)planeEUG - CPT
    35h 48m
    R 16,981–56,427

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to George Airport (GRJ)planePDX - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus
    39h 12m
    R 16,622–60,787

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR 13,368Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Cape Town, South Africa?

KLM, British Airways, and Condor Flugdienst fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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