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Among airlines operating Johannesburg to Port Louis flights:

• Air Mauritius: offers free seat selection

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

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

• South African
• Air Mauritius
• FlySafair

Flights from Johannesburg to Port Louis may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually arrive at Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU).

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

• Air Mauritius: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FlySafair: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Port Louis:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 983 return via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN), compared with R10 218 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R224–R590 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 2% of one-stop connections

Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Johannesburg to Port Louis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R9 867 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R11 230, a difference of R1 363. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Johannesburg to Port Louis route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Port Louis flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 and lands at 13:04
• Latest: departs at 23:15 and lands at 3:19.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of R10 262. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Port Louis takes 4h 04m, covering 4 964 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.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Port Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R5 180, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg to Port Louis flights are:

• FlySafair: 98% on time
• South African: 92% on time
• Air Mauritius: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

Night 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.

Flying via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 43m, compared to 14h 04m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 14h 40m via Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

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

Return flights from Johannesburg to Port Louis range from R8 964 to R11 809, with an average of R10 262 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 964 counts as a good deal.