Mauritius (MRU) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
An economy award from Mauritius (MRU) to Cape Town (CPT) starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35. Avianca LifeMiles and Thai Royal Orchid Plus charge the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Mauritius (MRU) to Cape Town (CPT): Air Mauritius, Airlink and South African Airways. The two airports are 2,558 miles (4,117 km) apart. South African Airways is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Johannesburg and Nairobi.
How many miles MRU to CPT 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35–480 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $40–105 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn South African Airways | 17,500 | $35–480 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn South African Airways | 18,500 | $35–480 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn South African Airways | 20,000 | $45–420 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Mauritius | 22,500 | $15–410 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn South African Airways | 25,000 | $25–480 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Mauritius | 30,000 | $43–88 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn South African Airways | 30,000 | $59.80–474.80 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn South African Airways | 35,000 | $35–480 |
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 CPT
- Air MauritiusNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 4ZAirlinkNot in an alliance
- South African AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book MRU to CPT 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 CPT with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Johannesburg (JNB)South African Airways and Safair the whole wayFAFA+3
- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
MRU to CPT: common questions
How many miles does MRU to CPT cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on South African Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (17,500), Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (18,500). 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 CPT?
Air Mauritius, Airlink and South African Airways (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Mauritius (MRU) to Cape Town (CPT).
How far is Mauritius from Cape Town by plane?
Mauritius (MRU) and Cape Town (CPT) are 2,558 miles (4,117 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 CPT 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 Cape Town?
The most direct connections are through Johannesburg (JNB) and Nairobi (NBO). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example South African Airways through Johannesburg.
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.