How often are flights from Munich to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 18% of flights between Munich and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 95 minutes.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Munich to Cape Town?

Flights connecting via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 14h 40m.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Munich to Cape Town?

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the lowest average return price of R12 631.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl?

Qatar Airways and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Munich to Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 25m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Munich and Cape Town?

Amsterdam (AMS) was the most common stop: 33% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Saturday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Munich to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, Lufthansa have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 18% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for Munich to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Munich and Cape Town?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R19 394 to R14 337. The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 191.

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19:00 - 13:00

MUC

CPT

17h 00m

2 stops

15:25 - 10:10

CPT

MUC

19h 45m

2 stops

R13 191Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 30

17:45 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 17:00

CPT

MUC

17h 45m

1 stop

R13 208KLM

Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 14

17:45 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 22:25

CPT

MUC

23h 10m

1 stop

R13 241KLM

Sat, Jun 20 - Sat, Jul 4

19:00 - 13:00

MUC

CPT

17h 00m

2 stops

15:25 - 10:10

CPT

MUC

19h 45m

2 stops

R13 257Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 30

17:45 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 11:05

CPT

MUC

35h 50m

1 stop

R13 273KLM

Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jul 6

17:45 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 17:00

CPT

MUC

17h 45m

1 stop

R13 290KLM

Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14

9:25 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

36h 00m

1 stop

23:15 - 11:05

CPT

MUC

35h 50m

1 stop

R13 355KLM

Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jul 6

14:00 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

31h 25m

1 stop

18:25 - 13:25

CPT

MUC

19h 00m

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R13 371KLM

Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jul 6

17:45 - 21:25

MUC

CPT

27h 40m

1 stop

23:15 - 8:40

CPT

MUC

33h 25m

1 stop

R13 437KLM

Sat, Jun 20 - Mon, Jul 6

19:05 - 13:00

MUC

CPT

17h 55m

2 stops

15:25 - 10:10

CPT

MUC

19h 45m

2 stops

R13 502Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 10

KLM flights from Munich to Cape Town

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KLM

Jun 4

MUC17:45Munich Franz Josef Strauss

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jun 14

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

MUC17:00Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 208

KLM

Jun 20

MUC17:45Munich Franz Josef Strauss

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jul 4

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

23h 10m

1 stop

MUC22:25Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 241

KLM

Jun 20

MUC17:45Munich Franz Josef Strauss

27h 40m

1 stop

CPT21:25Cape Town Intl

Jul 6

CPT23:15Cape Town Intl

35h 50m

1 stop

MUC11:05Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 273

Ethiopian Air flights from Munich to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 20

MUC19:05Munich Franz Josef Strauss

17h 55m

2 stops

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

Nov 10

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

19h 45m

2 stops

MUC10:10Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R13 502

Ethiopian Air

Oct 21

MUC19:05Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19h 05m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

21h 20m

2 stops

MUC10:10Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 108

Ethiopian Air

Oct 21

MUC19:05Munich Franz Josef Strauss

19h 05m

2 stops

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Nov 2

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

19h 45m

2 stops

MUC10:10Munich Franz Josef Strauss

R14 124

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Thu 5/11

19:00-13:00

2 stops17h 00m

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Mon 30/11

15:25-10:10

2 stops19h 45m

R13 191

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MUC - CPT

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Thu 4/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

23:15-17:00

1 stop17h 45m

R13 208

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

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Sat 20/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/7

23:15-22:25

1 stop23h 10m

R13 241

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

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Thu 5/11

19:00-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/11

15:25-10:10

2 stops19h 45m

R13 257

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

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Sat 20/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

23:15-11:05

1 stop35h 50m

R13 273

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 10/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/6

23:15-17:00

1 stop17h 45m

R13 290

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

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Sat 20/6

9:25-21:25

1 stop36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

23:15-11:05

1 stop35h 50m

R13 355

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MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 20/6

14:00-21:25

1 stop31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

18:25-13:25

2 stops19h 00m

R13 371

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 20/6

17:45-21:25

1 stop27h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/7

23:15-8:40

1 stop33h 25m

R13 437

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 20/10

19:05-13:00

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

15:25-10:10

2 stops19h 45m

R13 502

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Munich and Cape Town?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Munich, with most prices found around R14 501. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of September, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 763.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as R15 850. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Cape Town on Sunday is R52 379.

What is the cheapest Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Munich to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from Munich when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R16 838 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from Munich for as low as R14 615 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Munich to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a Munich to Cape Town flight.

How have Munich to Cape Town flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Munich to Cape Town flights are approximately 4% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Munich to Cape Town

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Fastest flight time	11h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The fastest flight from Munich to Cape Town takes 11h 15m

Direct flights go from Munich to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From Munich there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Munich to Cape Town

How far is Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl is 9144,5 km away from Munich Franz Josef Strauss. 11h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Cape Town Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Munich to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Munich to Cape Town is Airbus A350-900 (97,29% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A330-900neo (0,84%), Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (0,73%), and Airbus A340-300 (0,63%).
What is the most popular airline from Munich to Cape Town?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Munich and Cape Town, the leading airline is Lufthansa, making up 63% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air France with 37%.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R7 848	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 7 985 reviews		Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 585 reviews		Search Air France flights

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