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✈️ Cheap flights to Mauritius
Compare fares to Mauritius from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl (MRU). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Mauritius
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRU | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl | Mauritius | Main |
| RRG | Sir Charles Gaetan Duval | Port Mathurin | Regional |
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in the south-east is the main gateway, with flights from Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Rodrigues is reached by domestic flight or ship.
📅 Best time to fly to Mauritius
Best: May-June and September-November - warm, dry and sunny with calm seas and fewer showers.
Cheaper shoulder season: July-August - the cooler winter months, good for hiking and kitesurfing, though the south and east are windier.
Avoid: January-March - hot, humid and rainy, with the highest risk of tropical cyclones.
Weather by month in Port Louis
- 31°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb🌧
- 30°Mar🌧
- 29°Apr⛅
- 27°May⛅
- 25°Jun⛅
- 24°Jul⛅
- 24°Aug⛅
- 25°Sep☀️
- 27°Oct☀️
- 28°Nov⛅
- 30°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Mauritius
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Mauritius | 9,783 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| New York → Mauritius | 14,931 km | 18 h 40 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Mauritius | 18,464 km | 22 h 55 min* | |
| Chicago → Mauritius | 16,002 km | 19 h 55 min* | |
| Miami → Mauritius | 15,693 km | 19 h 35 min* | |
| San Francisco → Mauritius | 18,103 km | 22 h 30 min* | |
| Toronto → Mauritius | 15,307 km | 19 h 05 min* | |
| Paris → Mauritius | 9,445 km | 12 h 05 min | |
| Frankfurt → Mauritius | 9,199 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| Dubai → Mauritius | 5,085 km | 6 h 50 min | |
| Delhi → Mauritius | 5,832 km | 7 h 40 min | |
| Mumbai → Mauritius | 4,695 km | 6 h 20 min | |
| Singapore → Mauritius | 5,592 km | 7 h 25 min | |
| Sydney → Mauritius | 9,064 km | 11 h 35 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Mauritius
- Port Louis – A busy harbour capital with markets, the waterfront, Aapravasi Ghat and the Citadel.
- Le Morne Peninsula – A dramatic mountain, lagoon and beaches with deep historical significance.
- Black River Gorges National Park – The island's largest national park, with trails, waterfalls and endemic wildlife.
- Chamarel – Home to the Seven Coloured Earths, Chamarel Falls and a rum distillery.
- Grand Baie – A lively beach town with shopping, nightlife and boat trips to northern islets.
- Blue Bay – Clear, calm water and some of the best snorkelling on the island.
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Flights to Mauritius: questions
What is the main airport in Mauritius?
The main international airport is Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Intl (MRU) in Mauritius. Other airports with scheduled flights include Port Mathurin (RRG).
How long is the flight from London to Mauritius?
A nonstop flight from London to Mauritius covers about 9,783 km and takes around 12 h 25 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Mauritius?
May-June and September-November - warm, dry and sunny with calm seas and fewer showers.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Mauritius?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: July-August - the cooler winter months, good for hiking and kitesurfing, though the south and east are windier.
Do I need a visa to fly to Mauritius?
It depends on your passport. See our Mauritius visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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