Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg (JNB) flights
An economy award from Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg (JNB) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $170.40. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg (JNB): Lufthansa. The two airports are 5,247 miles (8,444 km) apart. Lufthansa is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Zurich, Cairo and Frankfurt and more.
How many miles MUC to JNB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $170.40–1,221.32 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $135.40–216.32 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 34,000 | $170.40–1,221.32 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 35,500 | $170.40–1,221.32 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $138.40–219.32 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $120.40–1,291.32 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $110.40–191.32 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $170.40–1,221.32 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 60,000 | $165.20–1,136.12 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MUC to JNB
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book MUC to JNB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa
MUC to JNB with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Windhoek (WDH)Discover Airlines, then South African Airways and Airlink
4Z - Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Madrid (MAD)Air Europa the whole way
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- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Cape Town (CPT)Lufthansa, then Safair, South African Airways and 4 moreFA+3
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
MUC to JNB: common questions
How many miles does MUC to JNB cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $170.40. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (34,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (35,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MUC to JNB?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg (JNB).
How far is Munich from Johannesburg by plane?
Munich (MUC) and Johannesburg (JNB) are 5,247 miles (8,444 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MUC to JNB award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Munich and Johannesburg?
The most direct connections are through Zurich (ZRH), Cairo (CAI), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Windhoek (WDH). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example SWISS through Zurich.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.