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

• Earliest: departs at 17:15 and lands at 23:26
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 00:26.

The flight takes about 6h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Port Louis to Cape Town.

A direct flight from Port Louis to Cape Town takes 6h 11m, 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.

Return flights from Port Louis to Cape Town range from £432 to £569, with an average of £504 over the past 12 months. Anything below £432 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the £504 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £417 return via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared with £552 for direct.

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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £440 to £3,593. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Port Louis to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £343.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Port Louis to Cape Town route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 42m.

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

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 99% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 1% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Port Louis to Cape Town. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £452 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £541, a difference of £89.

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 Port Louis and Cape Town. 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 of 9h 18m, compared to 15h 19m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and 23h 27m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Port Louis to Cape Town flights:

• Airlink: 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:

• 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

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