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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.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop 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.

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Port Louis range from $673 to $872, with an average of $759 over the past 12 months. Anything below $673 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $759 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $568 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $809 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$100 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 Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Cape Town to Port Louis flights, with 100% of flights 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 $394, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Airport (MRU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• MauriConnect
• Movis
• Autorent Mauritius
• 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

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

• Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) - 95% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 4% 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 $724 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $795, a difference of $71.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop 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 35m, compared with 18h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 22h 08m 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: 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 always check the fare details before booking.