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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Louis (MRU)

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Flight deals from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Port Louis.$558 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Mauritius on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $558, select.
Port Louis.$569 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Mauritius on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.
Port Louis.$607 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Mauritius on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $607, select.
Port Louis.$653 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Sun, 24 May.Return flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Mauritius on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.
Port Louis.$656 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Mauritius on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $656, select.
Port Louis.$690 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jul, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 29 Jul, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Mauritius on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $690, select.
Port Louis.$696 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with FlySafair and Air Austral.Outbound indirect flight with FlySafair, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound indirect flight with Air Austral, departs from Mauritius on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $696, select.
Port Louis.$710 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Aug, returning Thu, 7 Aug.Return flight with FlySafair.Outbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 5 Aug, arriving in Mauritius.Inbound direct flight with FlySafair departs from Mauritius on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $710, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius flights are currently cheapest in April.
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from $656
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Dec
from $721
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from $769
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Apr
from $569
May
from $653
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from $744

Direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius: Alternative routes

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

Johannesburg to Port Louis: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$558
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineAir Mauritius
Average flights per week79

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius is $558. 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 2 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius.
Air Mauritius, South African Airways and Air India fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius.
As of July 2025, there are 79 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Mauritius is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mauritius Airport on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 2 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.
Currently, FlySafair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Mauritius.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

  • The timezone in Port Louis is UTC+4, which is two hours ahead of Johannesburg.

  • You can choose from 20 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Safair is the earliest you can take. Air Mauritius operates the latest service of the day at 13:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your JNB to MRU flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • With direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport available through various airlines, getting to Port Louis (and then other destinations in Mauritius) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:

  • Safair has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • Among carriers operating JNB to MRU flights, Air Mauritius has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between JNB and MRU include:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Reunion Roland Garros Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • At the moment, $243 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $558. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JNB to MRU.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JNB to MRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • 77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MRU instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL or Morisoleil and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Louis and beyond.

  • Reserving your ride from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

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

  • From Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, Port Louis is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Port Louis. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport for February if you want to explore Port Louis during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JNB to MRU in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

Explore more of Mauritius

  • Port Louis has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Mauritius waiting to be explored. Around 16 kilometres south of Port Louis, a trip to Vacoas will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mauritius, consider Curepipe, roughly 18 kilometres south of Port Louis. Lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Johannesburg to Port Louis

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