SAA flights to start flying to Mauritius on November 21

South African Airways (SAA) has announced it will start flying to Mauritius from November 21, with one-way tickets cheaper than its competitors – starting at R4 016.75 next month. The lowest fares in December will start at R6 138.75, it said.

According to a statement by South Africa’s national carrier, flights will initially operate twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays, departing Johannesburg OR Tambo International (ORTIA) at 09h45 with return flights departing Mauritius at 16h35.

Meanwhile, SAA Interim CEO Thomas Kgokolo said: “Part of our growth strategy is to identify routes where there is demand and which can be profitable to the carrier. The resumption of services to Mauritius meets both those criteria. Furthermore, the country has strong ties with South Africa and is both a popular tourism and business destination.”

Kgokolo adds that SAA is delighted to be resuming services to Mauritius, which in the past has been both popular and profitable. The flying time to and from the country is around four hours.