R7 020 Find Cheap Flights from Munich to Johannesburg – Compare and Save

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

• 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:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg takes 10h 40m, covering 13 585 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 range from R12 628 to R17 965, with an average of R15 022 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 628 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of R15 022. 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 346 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with R15 536 for direct.

Lufthansa is the only airline operating Munich to Johannesburg 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 203–R1 655 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 596 to R89 624. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Munich to Johannesburg 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R10 105, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates averaging R492:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R448:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

Flights from Munich to Johannesburg usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and 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 route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

One-stop flights from Munich to Johannesburg 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. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 989 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R15 496, a difference of R1 507.

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.

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 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 are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to Johannesburg 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.