R5 716 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Munich – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich:

• Earliest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 6:25
• Latest: departs at 19:55 and lands at 6:25.

The flight takes about 10h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich takes 10h 30m, covering 13 579 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich range from R11 981 to R15 852, with an average of R13 431 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 981 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the R13 431 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R11 920 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R14 344 for direct.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 208–R1 661 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Air France. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich flights:

• Lufthansa
• South African

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 622, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R864 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 39m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Munich. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R12 761 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R13 941, a difference of R1 180.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Lufthansa operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Munich.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 52m, compared to 14h 36m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 14m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

Munich is 1 hour behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are Allianz Arena and Marienplatz. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.