Johannesburg to Mauritius
A short long-haul, in the sense that it feels like a proper international holiday but takes about the same time as flying to Nairobi. This is the one route on our list where packaging genuinely matters: Mauritius is dominated by resort stays, and flight-plus-hotel bundles frequently beat booking the two separately by a wide margin.
At a glance
- Flight time
- about 4 hours
- Type
- Indian Ocean
- When to book
- 2 to 3 months ahead; longer for December
- Typically flown by
- Air Mauritius, Airlink, South African Airways
- From
- O.R. Tambo International (JNB)
- To
- Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)
When fares move
Demand on this route, described by season. This is a pattern, not a price quote.
December to January and the July school holidays
April to June and September to November
February to March
Worth knowing
- 01Price the package before the flight. On this route specifically, resorts release inventory to package operators at rates you cannot access booking direct.
- 02February and March are cyclone season. Fares and rates drop for that reason — the risk is real but most trips are unaffected, and it is the cheapest window by some distance.
- 03The island is small but transfers are slow. A resort in the north is a good hour or more from the airport in the south.
- 04May to September is the island's cooler, drier season and is widely considered the most comfortable time to visit, without December pricing.
Check current fares
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Search JNB → MRUCommon questions
How long is the flight to Mauritius from Johannesburg?
About 4 hours nonstop.
Is a package cheaper than booking flights and hotel separately?
On this route, frequently yes. Mauritius is a resort market where bundled inventory is often priced below the sum of its parts. It is worth checking both.
When is the cheapest time to visit Mauritius?
February and March, which coincide with cyclone season. May and September offer the best balance of weather and price.