Cheap Flights to Mauritius

Mauritius remains one of South Africa’s favourite short haul holiday destinations and for good reason. Flights to Mauritius from South Africa take a little more than 4 hours if you’re travelling from Durban and Johannesburg; and just over 5 hours if you’re travelling from Cape Town. The island is also Visa free! That means you don’t have to go through the hassle of getting a Visa before you book flights to Mauritius if you’re a South African passport holder.

Please Note: As of October 2012 you’ll no longer be able to get direct flights from Durban to Mauritius. Passengers looking for flights from Durban to Mauritius will have to fly via Johannesburg.

This island paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean waits with cheap flights to Mauritius from South Africa on Travelstart. You can search Mauritius flight prices right now. Simply use the online flight booking engine on this page to find the flights that best suit you and your holiday budget, and then book it.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Airport (code MRU) is the only international airport in Mauritius and is also the hub for national carrier – Air Mauritius. Also known as SSR, the Mauritius airport is located approximately 48km southeast of the capital Port Louis, however, the island is small so you’ll never have too far to drive after landing.

Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is one of the only airports in the world where access to the terminal building is restricted unless you’re a passenger. As such, you’ll only find duty-free shopping and more facilities in the departure lounge. Departures is located on the upper level and arrivals on the lower floor at SSR Mauritius Airport.

Airlines Flying to MRU

Warm sandy beaches and cocktails with little straw hats are no longer a pipe dream. You can get cheap flights to Mauritius on Travelstart by comparing ticket prices on all the airlines flying to MRU from South Africa.

See Mauritius airline ticket prices on Kulula, Air Mauritius, SAA and more. Air Mauritius flights depart daily from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport and twice weekly from Cape Town. Kulula flights to Mauritius depart twice a week from Johannesburg (Wednesdays & Saturdays).