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Among airlines operating Cape Town to Port Louis flights:

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

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

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

• Air Mauritius
• South African
• Airlink

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

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

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Mauritius: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to Port Louis:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £417 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with £599 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £11–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Mauritius. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 97% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 0% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 0% of one-stop connections

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 7% on the Cape Town to Port Louis route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £530 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £570, a difference of £39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 09:15 and lands at 14:19
• Latest: departs at 23:35 and lands at 04:39.

The flight takes about 5h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £549. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Cape Town to Port Louis takes 5h 04m, covering 2,557 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Cape Town to Port Louis are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £315.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 43m, compared to 18h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 03m 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.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• MauriConnect
• Autorent Mauritius
• Movis
• Splash Car Holiday
• IDrive Rent-A-Car

Return flights from Cape Town to Port Louis range from £489 to £634, with an average of £549 over the past 12 months. Anything below £489 counts as a good deal.