Mauritius (MRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights

An economy award from Mauritius (MRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Mauritius, plus taxes and fees from $43. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Mauritius (MRU) to Johannesburg (JNB): Air Mauritius, Safair and South African Airways. The two airports are 1,905 miles (3,065 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Denis de la Reunion, Antananarivo and Cape Town and more.
How many miles MRU to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Mauritius | 15,000 | $43β88 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Mauritius | 17,000 | $15β410 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35β460 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $40β85 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35β460 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $35β460 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 20,000 | $45β400 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 25,000 | $25β460 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $59.80β454.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $35β460 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MRU to JNB
- Air MauritiusNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 3 programsWho books it

- FASafairNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book MRU to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Mauritius, South African Airways
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Mauritius, South African Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Air Mauritius
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks South African Airways
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks South African Airways
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks South African Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks South African Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks South African Airways
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks South African Airways
- TAP Miles&GoBooks South African Airways
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks South African Airways
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks South African Airways
- United MileagePlusBooks South African Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks South African Airways
MRU to JNB with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Denis de la Reunion (RUN)Air Austral the whole way

UUUU - Via Antananarivo (TNR)Air Mauritius and Turkish Airlines, then Airlink

4Z - Via Cape Town (CPT)South African Airways and Airlink the whole way

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- Via Mahe Island (SEZ)Air Seychelles the whole way




- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way

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MRU to JNB: common questions
How many miles does MRU to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Mauritius, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Emirates Skywards (17,000), ANA Mileage Club (17,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MRU to JNB?
Air Mauritius, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Mauritius (MRU) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Mauritius from Johannesburg by plane?
Mauritius (MRU) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 1,905 miles (3,065 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MRU to JNB award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Emirates Skywards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Mauritius and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Saint Denis de la Reunion (RUN), Antananarivo (TNR), Cape Town (CPT), Mahe Island (SEZ) and Nairobi (NBO). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Austral through Saint Denis de la Reunion.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






