✈️ Cheap flights to Mauritius from South Africa: the definitive guide 2025
🌴 Why Mauritius is the top destination for South Africans
Mauritius is not just a holiday; It is a complete lifestyle experience. For South Africans, the island ticks all the boxes: affordability, short flight times, no visa requirements and endless things to do. When finding cheap flights to MauritiusYou can enjoy this paradise without spending a lot of money.
🛫 Airlines flying from South Africa to Mauritius
Direct flights available from:
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Johannesburg (JNB) – Air Mauritius, SAA, FlySafair.
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Durban (DUR) – Air Mauritius seasonal direct flights.
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Cape Town (CPT) – Air Mauritius, seasonal SAA services.
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💸 Price trends and tricks for cheap flights
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Low season rates: from R5,000 to R6,500.
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High season rates: R9,000-R12,000+.
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tricks:
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Book between 2 and 4 months in advance.
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Fly midweek (Tuesday-Thursday).
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Use flight alerts and flexible dates.
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Avoid school holidays in South Africa.
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🧳 What do the rates include?
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Full service airlines (Air Mauritius, SAA): Meals, luggage, entertainment.
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Low cost airlines (FlySafair seasonal charters): Cheaper rates but extra luggage/food.
🙋 Frequently asked questions – Cheap flights to Mauritius
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When is the cheapest time to fly? → May, September, November.
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Which airlines fly cheapest? → FlySafair Air Mauritius seasonal promotions.
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How far in advance to book? → 2 to 4 months for the lowest rates.
