Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU): what you need to know
Port Louis is eight hours ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RDU to MRU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Many travellers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport when flying between RDU and MRU.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
RM5,472 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM10,248. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to MRU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to MRU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RDU make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near MRU:
Grab a Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport rental car and discover Port Louis and beyond with your own wheels. IDRIVE, MAURICONNECT CAR RENTAL and Morisoleil are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) to central Port Louis
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Port Louis. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Port Louis in February.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Port Louis, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MRU in August. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Mauritius
Vacoas is just one of the many cities in Mauritius waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Port Louis. Around 16 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include AOG, Masjid E Munnawar and New Sanctuary Church.
Curepipe is another favourite destination in Mauritius and is around 18 kilometres south of Port Louis. No trip is complete without a visit to lavigie forest, La Therapie and La Péninsule Town Apartment.