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How often are flights from Munich to Cape Town delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Munich and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 92 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Munich to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Munich to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Munich to Cape Town?
Share of one-stop return flights from Munich to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Paris (CDG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Munich to Cape Town on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Munich to Cape Town?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Munich to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 797.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Munich to Cape Town?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Munich to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 19m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Munich to Cape Town?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Munich to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 23m.
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 8 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air France and Lufthansa from Munich to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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