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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £607. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.£323 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Munich on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £323, select.
Cape Town.£354 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.
Cape Town.£360 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Munich on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.
Cape Town.£360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Munich on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.
Cape Town.£380 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £380, select.
Cape Town.£381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.
Cape Town.£392 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.
Cape Town.£400 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Munich on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £400, select.
Cape Town.£407 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £407, select.
Cape Town.£418 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Munich on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Cape Town.£464 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Munich on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £464, select.
Cape Town.£464 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Munich on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £464, select.
Cape Town.£492 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departs from Munich on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £492, select.
Cape Town.£550 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £550, select.
Cape Town.£550 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £550, select.
Cape Town.£551 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with Lufthansa.Outbound direct flight with Lufthansa departs from Munich on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Cape Town.Price includes taxes and charges.From £551, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Munich to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in April.
Jun
from £360
Jul
from £492
Aug
from £360
Sep
from £354
Oct
from £400
Nov
from £380
Dec
from £381
Jan
from £418
Feb
from £407
Mar
from £392
Apr
from £323
May
from £464

Direct flights from Munich to Cape Town

Munich to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Munich to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Cape Town

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Munich to Cape Town: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£323
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week30

Finding cheap flights from Munich to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Munich to Cape Town is £470. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to Cape Town.
Lufthansa, SWISS and South African Airways fly direct from Munich to Cape Town.
As of June 2026, there are 30 flights per week flying from Munich to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Munich to Cape Town is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 15 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Condor and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Flying from Munich Airport (MUC) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport is 11 hours 15 minutes.

  • Cape Town is one hour ahead of Munich and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Take your pick of three weekly Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport flights. The 19:25 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 19:25.

  • Your MUC to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Cape Town (and maybe even some other great corners of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.

  • Lufthansa leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MUC to CPT flights, with 88.24% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and CPT:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • £323 is the best price for a one-way Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start from £470. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To secure cheap tickets from MUC to CPT, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from MUC to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)

  • 79% of flights leaving from Munich Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Munich Airport is around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MUC:

Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • If you're getting in on a late Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:

  • Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week before your travel date.

When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)

  • November is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 6ºC and 18ºC then.

Explore more of South Africa

  • Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kms (35 miles) away to the north-east, its best attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.

  • Around 97 kms (60 miles) east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.

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