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The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
✈️ Cheap flights to Reunion
Compare fares to Reunion from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds (ZSE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Reunion
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZSE | Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds | Saint-Pierre | Main |
| RUN | Roland Garros | Sainte-Marie | Main |
Roland Garros Airport near Saint-Denis has flights from Paris, Mauritius, Madagascar and other Indian Ocean islands. Pierrefonds Airport in the south handles some regional flights.
📅 Best time to fly to Reunion
Best: May-November – the cooler, drier season, perfect for hiking.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and December – warmer with some rain, fewer crowds.
Avoid: January-March – hot, humid cyclone season with heavy rain.
Weather by month in Saint-Denis
- 30°Jan🌧
- 30°Feb🌧
- 30°Mar🌧
- 29°Apr🌧
- 27°May⛅
- 26°Jun⛅
- 25°Jul⛅
- 25°Aug⛅
- 26°Sep⛅
- 27°Oct⛅
- 28°Nov⛅
- 29°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Reunion
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Reunion | 9,745 km | 12 h 25 min | |
| New York → Reunion | 14,802 km | 18 h 30 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Reunion | 18,486 km | 22 h 55 min* | |
| Chicago → Reunion | 15,900 km | 19 h 50 min* | |
| Miami → Reunion | 15,493 km | 19 h 20 min* | |
| San Francisco → Reunion | 18,190 km | 22 h 35 min* | |
| Toronto → Reunion | 15,201 km | 19 h 00 min* | |
| Paris → Reunion | 9,404 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Frankfurt → Reunion | 9,173 km | 11 h 45 min | |
| Dubai → Reunion | 5,178 km | 6 h 55 min | |
| Delhi → Reunion | 6,014 km | 7 h 55 min | |
| Mumbai → Reunion | 4,878 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| Singapore → Reunion | 5,846 km | 7 h 45 min | |
| Sydney → Reunion | 9,205 km | 11 h 45 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 Reunion
- Piton de la Fournaise – A lunar landscape and one of the world's most active volcanoes.
- Cirque de Cilaos – Dramatic mountains, thermal springs and canyoning.
- Cirque de Salazie – Lush cliffs, cascades and the village of Hell-Bourg.
- Cirque de Mafate – Remote villages and multi-day treks without roads.
- Saint-Gilles-les-Bains – The island's main beach resort with lagoons and nightlife.
- Saint-Denis – Creole mansions, temples and a seafront promenade.
💡 Flight hacks
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Flights hackCarry-on only
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Flights to Reunion: questions
What is the main airport in Reunion?
The main international airport is Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds (ZSE) in Reunion. Other airports with scheduled flights include Sainte-Marie (RUN).
How long is the flight from London to Reunion?
A nonstop flight from London to Reunion covers about 9,745 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 Reunion?
May-November – the cooler, drier season, perfect for hiking.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Reunion?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and December – warmer with some rain, fewer crowds.
Do I need a visa to fly to Reunion?
It depends on your passport. See our Reunion visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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