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

• South African
• Air Mauritius
• FlySafair

Flights from Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 202 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with R9 124 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R357–R364 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Mauritius and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 91% of one-stop connections
• Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) 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 Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R8 650 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at R9 834, a difference of R1 185. 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 Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 4 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Eastgate Shopping Centre, and Gallagher Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:50 and lands at 13:20
• Latest: departs at 18:55 and lands at 23:25.

The flight takes about 4h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of R9 052. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 4h 30m, covering 4 932 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R7 952 to R56 118. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 974.

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 Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are:

• FlySafair: 93% on time
• South African: 90% on time
• Air Mauritius: 89% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

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.

Flying via Saint-Denis Gillot (RUN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 49m, compared to 14h 04m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 00m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Return flights from Port Louis to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R8 388 to R10 026, with an average of R9 052 over the past 12 months. Anything below R8 388 counts as a good deal.