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)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Mauritius Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week in advance.
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.