SAA broadens its scope with the commencement of the Cape Town-Mauritius journey
South African Airways Launches New Direct Service Between Cape Town and Mauritius
South African Airways (SAA) is set to launch a new direct nonstop service between Cape Town and Mauritius, starting on December 9, 2025. This exciting development will offer passengers the opportunity to experience SAA's signature warm hospitality and world-class service on every flight.
The new service, which will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, is part of SAA's strategic expansion and aims to enhance connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape. Professor John Lamola, SAA's CEO, described the connection as a significant achievement and a demonstration of SAA's role in promoting leisure travel across the region.
The flight departs Cape Town at 09:25 and arrives in Mauritius at 16:30, making the flight duration approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes. The return flight leaves Mauritius at 17:20 and lands back in Cape Town at 19:30 local time. This schedule was developed through rigorous engagement with South African tour operator partners to offer convenience and flexibility for travelers, particularly leisure tourists.
For booking, travelers can purchase tickets through South African Airways’ official website or authorized travel agents. Given that the service starts in December 2025, booking should be available as the launch date approaches, with additional details expected on SAA’s platforms and partner tour operators.
The new route highlights SAA’s commitment to expanding connectivity and supporting tourism between South Africa and Mauritius. Tebogo Tsimane, the Chief Commercial Officer, made this statement regarding the convenience of the flight schedule.
Passengers can choose from two departure times for the outbound flight from Cape Town, with the first departure at 09:25 AM. The outbound flight is expected to arrive in Mauritius at 16:30, with a total flight duration of approximately five hours. The return leg from Mauritius will depart at 17:20, arriving back in Cape Town at 19:30 local time.
This new service is intended to support the broader tourism objectives for both South Africa and Mauritius. The adjustment in the flight schedule was developed to offer customers greater flexibility and convenience, aligning with traveler preferences and peak holiday planning. The service will temporarily operate twice weekly between mid-January and mid-March 2026, in line with seasonal demand.
The inauguration of this route underscores SAA's continued commitment to connectivity, customer choice, and strategic growth. Bookings for the service are now open at www.flysaa.com or through accredited travel agents. This new direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius is an exciting development for both leisure and business travelers, offering a convenient and comfortable travel experience.
- The new direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius, launched by South African Airways, will provide leisure travelers an opportunity to explore diverse lifestyles and travel experiences in both destinations.
- This strategic expansion by SAA aims not only to enhance connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape but also to bolster tourism between South Africa and Mauritius, thereby contributing to the regional lifestyle and travel industry.
