Travelling from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Port Louis.
Every week, there are 17 Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 08:50 Air Mauritius flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 18:55 with Air Mauritius.
Your MRU to JNB flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as December, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, so jetting off to Johannesburg (and then visiting more of South Africa!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is South African Airways.
Air Mauritius is the most punctual carrier that offers MRU to JNB flights, with 68.33% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MRU and JNB include:
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Cape Town Airport
Saint-Denis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 3,556. A return fare right now is R 8,082. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from MRU to JNB, book your journey one month before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MRU to JNB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Mauritius Airport (MRU)
Of all flights departing from Mauritius Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mauritius Airport from central Port Louis, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MRU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you're taking a late Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in March.
When reserving your flight from Mauritius Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MRU to JNB in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its leading sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.