Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Mauritius Airport (MRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Each week, there are 17 Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 09:00 Safair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:15 with Air Mauritius.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your JNB to MRU flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport. When you're ready to start your Port Louis adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Mauritius:
South African Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating JNB to MRU flights is Air Mauritius. Its services land without delay 74.38% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between JNB and MRU:
Dubai Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Saint-Denis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
At the moment, R 2,671 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,826. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JNB to MRU.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from JNB to MRU.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of all flights departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near JNB. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Reserve a hotel close to MRU if you're catching a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Mauritius Airport rental car and discover Port Louis and beyond with your own set of wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Mauritius Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Mauritius Airport (MRU)
December is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Port Louis in June.
Before locking in your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Port Louis, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
August has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JNB to MRU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.