Route cheat-sheet

• Airports: Johannesburg (JNB) → Mauritius (MRU)
• Typical duration: ≈4h nonstop in season or 1-stop via a regional hub
• Airline patterns: mix of nonstop seasonal services and 1-stop via hubs (ADD/DOH/NBO depending on schedule)
• Best booking window: 8–16+ weeks for long-haul/leisure peaks; 3–8 weeks for regional business.
• Peak price drivers: SA school holidays, regional conferences, and big events at destination.

How to win this route (strategy)

Resort transfers, best swim seasons, baggage for beach/dive gear, flexible dates for school holidays.

Practical tactics before you buy

• Wet/dry season patterns shape visibility and sea conditions—match your dates to lagoon/swell cycles.
• Resort transfers: confirm boat/seaplane windows before you lock flights—late arrivals may force overnights.
• Checked-bag maths: Light fares + paid bags can exceed Standard fares—compare total basket cost.
• Honeymoon/family rooms sell out early in SA school holidays—set alerts and secure flexible fares when possible.

Baggage & fare brands (plain English)

• Economy Light/Basic: cabin-only; strict size/weight. Add checked bag at booking if you’ll need it.
• Standard/Flex: includes checked bag(s) and friendlier changes—often cheaper than add-ons later.
• Sports/dive/photo gear: check special-item rules; prebook where airlines allow.
• If plans can change, weigh fare difference vs flexible fare brand up-front.

Connections & hub quality

• Prefer same-terminal connections above the official minimum connection time (MCT).
• If self-connecting across tickets, buy a larger buffer and avoid last flights of the day.
• Red-eye considerations: landing late can simplify transfers; landing early can help meeting schedules.

On-arrival logistics — Mauritius

• Pre-book resort transfers (boat/road/seaplane) to avoid overnighting near the airport.
• Island ATM/FX access varies—carry a backup card; confirm hotel payment methods.
• Bring reef-safe sunscreen; respect local marine-park rules.

Documents & health (verify official guidance)

• Check entry visa requirements for your passport and any transit countries—rules change.
• Ensure passport validity and blank pages meet the destination’s standards.
• Verify any health requirements (e.g., vaccination certificates) per official sources.
• Carry travel insurance that covers medical care and trip changes.

Book smarter on FMLT

• Search /flights/johannesburg-to-mauritius/ and add travellers/dates.
• Filter by bags, time of day, stops and fare flexibility.
• Compare fare brands line-by-line; include what you’ll need up-front.
• Secure checkout via major cards or instant EFT; your confirmation includes airline record locators.