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$571+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MUC — CPT
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/237:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/71:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$824
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/37:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/91:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/12$825
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2511:00 am
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops25h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 12/83:25 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$826
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/107:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/251:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$828
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:05 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/63:10 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops27h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$831
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/27:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 12/141:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$832
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/197:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/301:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$836
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/48:15 am
MUC
-
CPT
1 stop25h 30m
Condor
Sat 12/267:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Deal found 5/17$838
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/57:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops18h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/133:25 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops19h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/16$839
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/247:00 pm
MUC
-
CPT
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/31:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$840
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/68:15 am
MUC
-
CPT
1 stop25h 30m
Condor
Sat 12/267:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Deal found 5/14$844
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/294:20 pm
MUC
-
CPT
1 stop17h 25m
Condor
Sat 12/127:50 pm
CPT
-
MUC
1 stop14h 40m
Condor
Deal found 5/13$846

Find flight deals from Munich to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Munich (MUC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$824
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$571
(Iberia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$932
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Munich to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Munich to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 9/20

3:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/8

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$954

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 11/3

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

1:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$954
Quickest round-trip

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 6/3

3:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/9

6:25 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$954

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 9/20

3:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/6

1:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$960

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 6/7

7:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops17h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

1:50 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops52h 25m

$962

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 11/3

7:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/17

1:50 pm-10:10 am

2 stops21h 20m

$1,091

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 10/24

4:50 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/1

9:00 am-6:55 am

2 stops22h 55m

$1,142
Cheapest one-way

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 11/10

12:10 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$589
Quickest one-way

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 6/3

4:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$703

MunichCape Town

MUC - CPT

MUCCPT

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/27

4:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$707

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Deals found on 5/12

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Compare providers for flights from Munich to Cape Town

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Munich to Cape Town in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Munich-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Munich-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Munich-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Munich to Cape Town

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

The price you pay for your flight from Munich to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Munich to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to Cape Town (average of $886). Flying from Munich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Munich to Cape Town?

The best insider tips for Munich to Cape Town flights

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on CPT

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on MUC

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated May 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Munich to Cape Town, such as Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MUC - CAI

The Airline working with Lufthansa was Egypt Air. The plane was not comfortable and boarding was confusing
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

7.0

Entertainment

6.4

Crew

7.6

Food

6.3

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MUC - CAI

The Airline working with Lufthansa was Egypt Air. The plane was not comfortable and boarding was confusing

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Munich to Cape Town flight route?

    The Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Cape Town Intl flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Munich to Cape Town?

    For as low as $954, Emirates can have you in Cape Town from Munich in 37h. There are 5700 mi between Munich and Cape Town.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Munich to Cape Town round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Munich to Cape Town is Lufthansa. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $828 on this airline. This flight start at 19% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Munich to Cape Town?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Munich to Cape Town consider choosing United Airlines (92%), SWISS (92%) or Lufthansa (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Munich to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Munich to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Munich to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Munich to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Munich to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Munich to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Munich to Cape Town?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to Cape Town (average of $886). Flying from Munich to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,391). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Munich to Cape Town

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Munich to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$828Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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