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

• Earliest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 6:55
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 8:50.

The flight takes about 10h 35m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 35m, 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 092 to R17 270, with an average of R14 372 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 092 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of R14 372. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 898 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with R14 452 for direct.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 202–R1 625 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 983 to R98 011. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 071, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Munich to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 728 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 882, a difference of R1 154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 07m, compared to 14h 25m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 03m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

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

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