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Flight deals from Johannesburg to Mauritius Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 7,684. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Johannesburg to Mauritius Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Port Louis.R 3,570 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,570, select.
Port Louis.R 4,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,006, select.
Port Louis.R 4,439 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,439, select.
Port Louis.R 4,454 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,454, select.
Port Louis.R 4,689 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Air Austral.Outbound indirect flight with Air Austral, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,689, select.
Port Louis.R 4,700 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,700, select.
Port Louis.R 4,712 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Air Austral.Outbound indirect flight with Air Austral, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,712, select.
Port Louis.R 4,775 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Air Austral.Outbound indirect flight with Air Austral, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,775, select.
Port Louis.R 4,879 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,879, select.
Port Louis.R 4,898 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,898, select.
Port Louis.R 4,969 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,969, select.
Port Louis.R 5,018 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,018, select.
Port Louis.R 5,125 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,125, select.
Port Louis.R 5,593 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar.One-way flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,593, select.
Port Louis.R 5,735 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,735, select.
Port Louis.R 6,118 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Air Mauritius.Outbound direct flight with Air Mauritius departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Mauritius.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,118, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Mauritius

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg to Mauritius flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from R 5,593
Apr
from R 3,570
May
from R 4,775
Jun
from R 4,969
Jul
from R 4,439
Aug
from R 4,879
Sep
from R 4,454
Oct
from R 4,006
Nov
from R 4,689
Dec
from R 5,735
Jan
from R 4,712
Feb
from R 5,125

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Mauritius

Johannesburg to Mauritius: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Johannesburg to Port Louis below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mauritius.

Mauritius

35km from central Port Louis
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Johannesburg to Port Louis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,570
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 3 mins
Most popular airlineAir Mauritius
Average flights per week53

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Mauritius: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Mauritius is R 7,684. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 3 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Mauritius.
Air Mauritius, South African Airways and FlySafair fly direct from Johannesburg to Mauritius.
As of March 2026, there are 106 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Mauritius.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Mauritius is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Mauritius Airport on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 3 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Mauritius but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Port Louis is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Mauritius is FlySafair .

Flying from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): What you need to know

  • Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).

  • 4 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight.

  • Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is located in Port Louis. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is two hours ahead of Johannesburg.

  • With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) is the busiest route. Safair operates the earliest flight at 9am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last departure from JNB to MRU is with Air Mauritius at 11:15pm.

  • Your flight from Johannesburg to MRU won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like April. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.

Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • You can find a direct flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).

  • At JNB, there's a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, including:

  • The airline with the highest booking numbers between JNB and MRU is South African Airways.

  • Air Mauritius is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 74.38% of its services arriving as scheduled.

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to MRU. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

    • Reunion Roland Garros Airport (RUN)

  • Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:

  • Of the departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a popular option between Lanseria International Airport and MRU.

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to MRU flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:

About Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • Reserve a hotel near MRU if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Check in to one of these options and say goodnight sooner:

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight.

Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis

  • Central Port Louis is around 48 kilometres from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • R 3,570 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Return flights start from R 7,684. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Johannesburg to MRU, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Johannesburg to MRU.

  • Bag the best deal on a flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Visit Port Louis in June for a quieter experience.

  • Before locking in your Johannesburg to MRU plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Port Louis, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in August when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Port Louis

  • After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Port Louis:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. St Louis Cathedral, Fort Adélaide / Citadel and Natural History Museum are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Port Louis itinerary.

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