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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Port Louis:

• Earliest: departs at 9:25 am and lands at 2:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 4:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 04m.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Port Louis takes 5h 04m, covering 6,622 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.

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Port Louis range from C$ 931 to C$ 1,214, with an average of C$ 1,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 931 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the C$ 1,051 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 795 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 1,142 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 20–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-900neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Port Louis flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Port Louis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 531, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MauriConnect
• Autorent Mauritius
• Movis
• Splash Car Holiday
• IDrive Rent-A-Car

Flights from Cape Town to Port Louis usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. (MRU).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Cape Town to Port Louis route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

One-stop flights from Cape Town to Port Louis most commonly connect through:

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 96% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Cape Town to Port Louis. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,004 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,098, a difference of C$ 94.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Cape Town and Port Louis. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Mauritius
• South African
• Airlink

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 39m, compared with 18h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 21h 55m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Port Louis is 2 hours ahead of Cape Town (Mauritius Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to Port Louis flights:

• Air Mauritius: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air Mauritius: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.