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Flights Cape Town to Port Louis (CPT-MRU): Airlines, USD Fares | May 2026

Flights Cape Town (CPT) to Port Louis (MRU): 4Z, MK operate ~4/week, ~5.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇿🇦 CPT 🇲🇺 MRU
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
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2

Airlines

4×

Per week

$4,500

From (est.)

5h

Nonstop

Flight path map from Cape Town (CPT) to Port Louis (MRU), great-circle distance 4,118 kmCPTCape TownMRUPort Louis4,118 km · ~5h 21m
Cape Town(CPT) → Port Louis(MRU) · 4,118 km great-circle distance · approx 5h 21m non-stop flight time (cruise speed 850 km/h)

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Flights Cape Town -> Port Louis (CPT-MRU) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight CPT -> MRU is operated by Airlink, Air Mauritius (~4 flights per week, ~5.0h block time). This is an intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor, with typical economy USD fares in the $500-1,500 band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

Airlines on this route

CarrierBaggage baselineAlliance
Airlink (4Z)23 kg-
Air Mauritius (MK)23 kg-

USD fares — CPT-MRU

Typical economy fares on CPT-MRU sit in the $500-1,500 range. Live cached fares from Travelpayouts appear in the panel below; fare-month seasonality follows.

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About Port Louis

Port Louis, Mauritius — destination on the intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor. Destination currency: USD (we quote in USD throughout this guide).

FAQ

Which airlines fly Cape Town to Port Louis? Direct CPT-MRU flights are operated by Airlink, Air Mauritius. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the CPT-MRU flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.0 hours. The CPT-MRU route runs roughly 4 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a CPT-MRU flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $500-1,500 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.

What is the checked baggage allowance on CPT-MRU? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Port Louis? Port Louis uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

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Updated May 2026

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