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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Port Louis:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 and lands at 14:19
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 4:39.

The flight takes about 5h 04m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Port Louis:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to Port Louis takes 5h 04m, covering 6 622 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Cape Town to Port Louis range from R10 786 to R13 978, with an average of R12 111 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 786 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of R12 111. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 207 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R13 203 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R235–R1 634 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Mauritius. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Port Louis flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 148 to R74 648. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Port Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 146, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R35 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MauriConnect
• Autorent Mauritius
• Movis
• Splash Car Holiday
• IDrive Rent-A-Car

Flights from Cape Town to Port Louis usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Port Louis route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Port Louis most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 0% of one-stop connections

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Cape Town to Port Louis route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R11 700 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R12 566, a difference of R866. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Port Louis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Mauritius
• South African
• Airlink

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 43m, compared to 18h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 03m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Port Louis is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town (Mauritius Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Port Louis flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Air Mauritius: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Mauritius: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.