Cheap flights to Réunion from R7 670

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Austral is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to 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 087, while return flights cost around R4 158.

A return flight to Réunion will typically cost around R1 603, however they can be found for as little as R229.

For those looking to save time traveling to Réunion, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 50 minutes).

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

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).

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 R678). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.