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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.

Only Lufthansa operates flights between Munich and Johannesburg.

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).

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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 905 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with R14 460 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 203–R1 625 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Munich to Johannesburg 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 route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R13 736 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R14 890, 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.

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

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 6:54
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 8:49.

The flight takes about 10h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of R14 380. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Munich to Johannesburg takes 10h 34m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 859 to R105 634. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Munich to Johannesburg are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R28 850, which is 147% above the typical average for this route.

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

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.

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).

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 from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Munich to Johannesburg range from R12 099 to R17 279, with an average of R14 380 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 099 counts as a good deal.

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.