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Flights from Durban to Port Louis (DUR-MRU): Airlines, USD Fares

Flights Durban (DUR) to Port Louis (MRU): MK operate ~3/week, ~5.0h. USD fares $500-1,500, intra-Africa + Gulf hub transit corridor.

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🇿🇦 DUR 🇲🇺 MRU
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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read
Port Louis (MRU) — intra-African regional hub airport, photo via Wikimedia Commons (media-list scan)
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Airlines

3×

Per week

$4,500

From (est.)

5h

Nonstop

Durban (DUR) → Port Louis (MRU)

DUR🇿🇦

Durban

King Shaka International

DISTANCE

3 085 km

MRU🇲🇺

Port Louis

SSR International

~4h 42mDirect flights+0 h · same time zone

Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).

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Flights Durban -> Port Louis (DUR-MRU) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Flight DUR -> MRU is operated by Air Mauritius (~3 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
Air Mauritius (MK)23 kg-

USD fares — DUR-MRU

Typical economy fares on DUR-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 Durban to Port Louis? Direct DUR-MRU flights are operated by Air Mauritius. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.

How long is the DUR-MRU flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.0 hours. The DUR-MRU route runs roughly 3 flights per week across all carriers.

How much does a DUR-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 DUR-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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