Award flights from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for PDX→CPT. Lowest economy: 24,000 miles + $11.20 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 271,000 miles + $713.50 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 88,000 miles + $8.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $62.80 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT) at a glance
- From
- Portland International, Portland, Oregon, United States (PDX)
- To
- Cape Town International, Cape Town, South Africa (CPT)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 5 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 53 of 63 departure dates checked (Air France/KLM Flying Blue, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cape Town (CPT)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $11.20 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 39 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $279.80 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 9+ | 53 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $42.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 17 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops | United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 8 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), Air Canada (AC), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +4 more | 9+ | 48 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $75.71 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 20 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 83,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 72,500 pts + $69.40 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE) | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 78,500 pts + $461.10 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 8 | 51 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 179,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 37 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 195,900 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Airlink (4Z), South African Airways (SA), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 47 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 88,000 pts + $8.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Airlink (4Z), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), South African Airways (SA), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 48 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $62.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 271,000 pts + $713.50 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 3 | 51 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 255,000 pts + $62.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Condor (DE), Qatar Airways (QR) | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 492,500 pts + $16.50 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 35 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $42.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Avianca LifeMiles | 40,000 pts + $58.00 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $75.71 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 78,500 pts + $461.10 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $65.40Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $11.20 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $65.40 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 499,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 78,500 · Flying Blue (4 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 45,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 279,500 · Flying Blue (5 dates) | 400,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 24,000 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | 80,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (5 dates) | 492,500 · SkyMiles (4 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 72,500 · Atmos (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 475,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | — | |
| 49,500 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 200,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 273,500 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 499,900 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 79,000 · Flying Blue (30 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 24,000 miles + $11.20; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 72,500 points + $69.40; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 271,000 miles + $713.50, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 88,000 miles + $8.60 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $62.80; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)
What's the lowest Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 24,000 miles + $11.20 with Delta SkyMiles. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 39 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:36 UTC). In business class, 271,000 miles + $713.50 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Sep 20, 2026, 17:46 UTC for a Nov 16, 2026 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 51 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 18, 2026, 17:37 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 88,000 miles + $8.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 17 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 20 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 40 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 10 dates, first class 12 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 8 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 39 dates, premium economy 37 dates, business class 3 dates, first class 35 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 53 dates, premium economy 51 dates, business class 51 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 48 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 48 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Airlink, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Portland (PDX) to Cape Town (CPT)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 24,000 miles with SkyMiles (4 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 271,000 miles with Flying Blue (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Sep 2027 departures from 88,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.