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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)plane plane PDX - CPT
    25h 17m
    R 10,156–55,176

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

    cheapest
    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
    30h 28m
    R 9,075–18,184

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

    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
    35h 19m
    R 14,921–76,410

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

    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
    30h 53m
    R 18,196–71,543

  5. Fly Portland International Airport to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane PDX - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    41h 31m
    R 13,621–70,786

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration29h 7mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,711Cheapest 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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