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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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Port Louis range from R9 353 to R12 243, with an average of R10 755 over the past 12 months. Anything below R9 353 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the R10 755 route average. 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 430 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R10 700 for direct.

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: 93% on time
• Air Mauritius: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R230–R1 666 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Port Louis are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R5 818.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R466 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MauriConnect
• Autorent Mauritius
• Movis
• Splash Car Holiday
• IDrive Rent-A-Car

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) – 51% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Johannesburg to Port Louis. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R10 397 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R11 497, a difference of R1 100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Mauritius
• South African
• FlySafair

Flying via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 27m, compared to 13h 49m via Cape Town Intl (CPT) and 14h 17m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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.

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.

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

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