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

• Earliest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 8:55
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 8:55.

The flight takes about 10h 40m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 40m, 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 Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R12 511 to R17 799, with an average of R14 883 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 511 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of R14 883. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R13 222 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with R15 392 for direct.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 192–R1 640 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 South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R11 939.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R487 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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

Evening 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 Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 860 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R15 352, a difference of R1 493.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 15m, compared to 14h 34m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 23m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.