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Cheap flights to Réunion from R5 610

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to Réunion in 2024

Find the latest flights to Réunion in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R8 853

Return from

R9 769

One-way from

R5 610
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Saint-Denis Gillot
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Réunion

Cheap flights to Réunion in April & May 2024

Search the best deals to popular Réunion cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Réunion in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Saint-Denis
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R9 769
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/4R10 208
Sun 26/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop22h 35mAir Mauritius
Sun 2/614:55RUN - JNB
1 stop22h 55mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R10 742
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R11 047
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mAir Mauritius
Fri 21/67:00RUN - JNB
1 stop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R11 238
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop19h 15mAir Mauritius
Fri 21/67:00RUN - JNB
1 stop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/4R12 230
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/620:20RUN - JNB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R16 561
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/620:20RUN - JNB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 676
Sun 26/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/620:20RUN - JNB
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 905

Réunion 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Réunion in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Réunion in April and May 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R9 769
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/4R10 208
Sun 26/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop22h 35mAir Mauritius
Sun 2/614:55RUN - JNB
1 stop22h 55mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R10 742
Thu 1/813:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Wed 14/87:00RUN - JNB
1 stop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R10 856
Tue 14/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop18h 20mAir Mauritius
Sat 18/517:25RUN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R11 047
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mAir Mauritius
Fri 21/67:00RUN - JNB
1 stop6h 50mAir Mauritius
Deal found 26/4R11 238

One-way flights to Réunion

Explore one-way flight options to Réunion for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Choose from one of these one-way flights departing to Réunion. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Réunion instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 31/523:45JNB - RUN
Nonstop3h 50mAir Austral
Deal found 26/4R5 610
Tue 28/513:35JNB - RUN
1 stop7h 15mAir Mauritius
Deal found 25/4R7 766

Direct flights to Réunion

Sun 30/623:45JNB - RUN
Nonstop3h 50mAir Austral
Tue 9/720:20RUN - JNB
Nonstop4h 25mAir Austral
Deal found 25/4R19 977

Average price of flights to Réunion by month

Plan your trip to Réunion by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Réunion is currently R6 688 while a return flight costs R12 737. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Réunion (average of R410). Flying to Réunion in January will prove the most costly (average of R652). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R12 440

February

R7 823

March

R11 009

April

R9 330

May

R8 605

June

R10 761

July

R9 349

August

R10 628

September

R7 880

October

R7 899

November

R11 028

December

R11 410

When is the best time to book a flight to Réunion?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Réunion. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Réunion. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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  • How long is the flight to Reunion?

    If you are going to be travelling to Reunion from South Africa, you can find a number of options available for flights. When you are leaving from Johannesburg, the fastest flight time to Reunion Island will be 7h and 15m, while the longest flight time will be 12h and 5m. You will not be able to get any flights to Reunion out of Cape Town, unfortunately. When travelling, you will find that the flight times are typically dependent on the number of stopovers, as well as the overall length of those stopovers. The takeoff and landing time can add to flight time, as well.

  • Which cities offer direct flights to Reunion?

    You will not be able to find any direct flights when you are flying out of South Africa and heading to Reunion. However, you can find Reunion flight deals that have just a single stop. South African Airways offers a flight with a layover at Mauritius for 2h and 35m. You can then board an Air Austral Flight for the remainder of the journey to St. Denis Roland Garros Airport.

  • What is the best way to travel around Reunion?

    When you are on Reunion Island, you will need to be able to reach all of the destinations you want to visit. Fortunately, there are a number of options available to you including flights out of Roland-Garros Airport. Car rentals are available in Saint-Denis, and you will find that most of the roads on the island are in fair condition. If you do decide to rent a vehicle and drive, you will need either a valid national driving licence or an international driving permit. In the city centres, you can find taxis that can take you to the various destinations in the city you need to visit.

  • What are some things to do in Reunion?

    You will find many interesting things to see and do while you are on Reunion Island, such as spending time in the water and on the beach. Sous le Vent coast offers a peaceful lagoon at Saint Gilles des Bains, where you can dive and snorkel. If you spend time in the capital of Saint-Denis, you will be able to visit Jardin de l’Etat, which is a botanical garden. There are other botanical gardens in Saint Giles des Bains called Jardin L’Eden. You could take a tour of Saint-Denis, spend time hiking in the mountains and even hike to volcanos, such as Piton de la Fournaise.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Reunion?

    When you travel to Reunion from South Africa, you will be happy to know that you will not need to have a visa. However, travellers will still need to have a valid passport. In addition, the passport needs to be valid for at least six months, and you will need to have at least two blank pages in it.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Réunion if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Réunion on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Réunion?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Austral is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Réunion.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Réunion?

    Saint-Denis Gillot Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Réunion. One-way flights to Saint-Denis Gillot Airport typically cost R4 329, while return flights cost around R4 310.

  • How much is a return flight to Réunion?

    A return flight to Réunion will typically cost around R1 569, however they can be found for as little as R226.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Réunion depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Réunion, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (7 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Saint-Denis Gillot Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Saint-Denis Gillot Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Saint-Denis Gillot Airport?

    Yes. Saint-Denis Gillot Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Luxury villa with sea view, large swimming pool and outdoor kitchen is the closest property to Saint-Denis Gillot Airport (0,0 km away from Saint-Denis Gillot Airport).

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