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Flight deals from Mauritius to Cape Town

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P34,894. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mauritius to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mauritius to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in October.

Direct flights from Mauritius to Cape Town

Mauritius to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Mauritius to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Port Louis to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP19,141
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time5 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineAir France
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Mauritius to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Mauritius to Cape Town is P34,532. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 55 minutes is the average flight time from Mauritius to Cape Town.
Air France, Air Mauritius and Air India fly direct from Mauritius to Cape Town.
As of June 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Mauritius to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Mauritius to Cape Town is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport on Friday, 7 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 55 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.

  • Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town two hours behind Port Louis.

  • There are six Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport flights each week to choose from.

  • To ensure you catch your MRU to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • South African Airways is your gateway to discovering Cape Town (and perhaps some other exciting corners of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport offered by this carrier.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is South African Airways.

  • With a dependable 88.24% of services landing on schedule, Air Mauritius is the most punctual carrier operating MRU to CPT flights.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MRU and CPT include:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • P19,141 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. A return flight starts from P34,532. These fares may change based on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MRU to CPT.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • Finding cheap flights from MRU to CPT is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Mauritius Airport (MRU)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Mauritius Airport, 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To get to Mauritius Airport from central Port Louis, it takes about 50 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometers from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MRU:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • November is the busiest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cape Town in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from MRU to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Worcester is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without experiencing Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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