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How to get fromPortland to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Cape Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PDX - CPT
    27h 7m
    R 9,296–25,346

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Portland to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane EUG - CPT
    36h 3m
    R 8,427–32,185

  3. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SEA - CPT
    32h 45m
    R 10,104–27,354

  4. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Portland to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane GEG - CPT
    31h 10m
    R 19,701–26,634

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration29h 39mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,526Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16,533.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 7m

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) 3 times a day.

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