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There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Observatory by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)planePDX - CPT
    24h 33m
    R 13,133–33,148

  2. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

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    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 41m
    R 10,079–19,208

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR 12,633Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Observatory, Western Cape, South Africa?

United Airlines, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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