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Chennai to Mauritius

Nonstop from 5h 45m1h 30m behind IndiaBest weather May–Jun and Sep–NovFrom ₹79,154 return, 10 nights
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Chennai to Mauritius at a glance

The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Mauritius in the last two weeks is ₹79,154 (return, 10 nights) for Tue 16 Mar, about 120% over the usual price.

Of the months we have prices for, March is the cheapest and October the dearest.

Nonstop flights take about 5h 45m on Air Mauritius.

Mauritius has its best weather from May to June and September to November.

Nonstop: Air MauritiusCommon stops: Dubai, Mumbai, Addis AbabaCheapest airlines lately: Emirates, Air Mauritius, Air India, Ethiopian

Month by month: fares, weather and what's on

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Mauritius's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.

MonthCheapest fare seenWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather ₹86,535 return, 10 nights · Tue 13 Oct 25° / 20°some rain, 88 mm Peak
Dussehra
November 2026Best weather Check live above 26° / 22°rainy spells, 119 mm Peak
Diwali
December 2026 Check live above 27° / 23°wet, 169 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 ₹81,526 return, 10 nights · Sun 31 Jan 28° / 24°very wet, 253 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 Check live above 28° / 24°wet, 217 mm Off-season
Cyclone season peaks from January to March: heavy rain, rough seas and occasional...
March 2027 ₹79,154 return, 10 nights · Tue 16 Mar 28° / 24°wet, 194 mm Off-season
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 Check live above 27° / 23°wet, 206 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather Check live above 25° / 22°rainy spells, 149 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
June 2027Best weather Check live above 24° / 20°rainy spells, 121 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 Check live above 23° / 19°rainy spells, 138 mm Shoulder
Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en...
August 2027 Check live above 23° / 19°rainy spells, 100 mm Shoulder
Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en...
September 2027Best weather Check live above 23° / 19°rainy spells, 106 mm Shoulder
Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en...

Dates to plan around

Festivals and holidays in Mauritius, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Good to know

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Mauritius?

Of the months our scanner has priced, March 2027 is the cheapest: ₹79,154 (return, 10 nights) for Tue 16 Mar. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Mauritius?

Nonstop flights take about 5h 45m. Airlines flying nonstop include Air Mauritius.

Which airlines fly from Chennai to Mauritius?

Recently the cheapest fares were on Emirates, Air Mauritius, Air India, Ethiopian and Akasa Air.

When is the best time to visit Mauritius?

The best weather in Mauritius is from May to June and September to November. Dry winter: 24-27°C and less humid. The east coast is windy; the west coast (Flic en Flac) is sheltered. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is October to December. The quietest months are February to March.

How far ahead should I book Chennai to Mauritius flights?

At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Oceania and Africa routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 15% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.

When do fares out of Chennai go up?

Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.

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