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Cheapest return fare
652 €
Typical prices: 762 €-967 €
Air France
Thu 27.8.Wed 9.9.
FRA - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
655 €
Typical prices: 761 €-1.044 €
Condor
Sun 20.9.Tue 6.10.
FRA - CPT • Direct
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Cheapest • Avg 863 € (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 50m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town (FRA-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Thu, 27. Aug - Wed, 9. Sep
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15:10 - 21:25
FRA
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CPT
30h 15m
2 stops
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23:15 - 17:45
CPT
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FRA
18h 30m
2 stops
652 €Air France
Mon, 28. Sep - Mon, 7. Dec
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18:40 - 22:10
FRA
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CPT
27h 30m
2 stops
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7:55 - 22:05
CPT
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FRA
15h 10m
1 stop
653 €Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22. Nov - Wed, 9. Dec
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6:50 - 12:40
FRA
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CPT
28h 50m
2 stops
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7:55 - 13:35
CPT
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FRA
30h 40m
2 stops
654 €KLM
Sun, 15. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec
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18:30 - 22:40
FRA
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CPT
27h 10m
1 stop
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0:30 - 13:40
CPT
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FRA
14h 10m
1 stop
655 €KLM
Sat, 26. Sep - Fri, 2. Oct
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18:30 - 22:10
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CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
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0:15 - 17:45
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FRA
17h 30m
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655 €Air France
Sat, 26. Sep - Fri, 9. Oct
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18:30 - 22:10
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CPT
27h 40m
1 stop
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7:40 - 22:00
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FRA
14h 20m
1 stop
656 €Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6. Nov - Fri, 27. Nov
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17:35 - 22:40
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CPT
28h 05m
2 stops
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7:55 - 11:10
CPT
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FRA
28h 15m
2 stops
657 €Multiple Airlines
Tue, 4. Aug - Wed, 2. Sep
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18:40 - 21:25
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
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23:15 - 13:35
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FRA
14h 20m
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658 €KLM
Thu, 26. Nov - Sat, 5. Dec
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7:05 - 5:50
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CPT
21h 45m
1 stop
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0:30 - 13:40
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FRA
14h 10m
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659 €Multiple Airlines
Fri, 14. Aug - Fri, 4. Sep
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18:40 - 21:25
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CPT
26h 45m
1 stop
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23:15 - 22:00
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FRA
22h 45m
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660 €KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Frankfurt to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town is April, where tickets cost 708 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 1.035 € and 992 € respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of 848 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

399 €
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Frankfurt to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flights

  • How many flights are there between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Cape Town per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Frankfurt am Main Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 11h 15m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 5 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town was 399 € for a one-way ticket and 652 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Frankfurt am Main from Frankfurt am Main and will be arriving at Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Lufthansa, South African, United Airlines, and KLM offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    The Airbus A330-900neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Frankfurt am Main and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    You can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town, Condor or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town are Condor and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of 833 € and an overall rating of 6,5, Condor is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 916 € and an overall rating of 6,8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Frankfurt am Main with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Frankfurt am Main up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 642 € or less one-way and 752 € or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl.
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Direct departures

Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl

Monday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Tuesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Wednesday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Thursday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Friday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Saturday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Sunday

Condor

Condor

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

Condor

Condor

Tuesday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Wednesday

Condor,Lufthansa

Condor,Lufthansa

Thursday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Friday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Saturday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

Sunday

Lufthansa,Condor

Lufthansa,Condor

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3631 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,4Crew
7,9Food
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The first class experience was great but Frankfurt airport is very confusing. Badly signed all round. Boarding was not pleasant and check in staff was arrogant.

This airline is one of the best Ihave travel around the world well use them again in the future the food was higher quality plus your personal aboard communicated in many languages on our flights 13 this was amazing 👏 🤩 😀 👌 😄 thank you

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

I wish that the meal included a vegetable or even a salad instead of couscous! Why serve chicken with rice AND couscous? Service was good overall though a bit lacking in friendliness. Usually on air france I've been offered a glass of champagne before dinner, wine with dinner, and a digestif after dinner. We were only offered wine this time!

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

Good. Food items are ok but not really healthy (no protein for the vegetarian option, just a total of 2 gr total) so not fulfilling. Also, no airline is educating passengers to behave and have common sense: let the one sitting by the window pass first, leave toilets clean after use, etc. Humanity is just getting rude and more disgusting by the day and without education or enforced common sense no

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

Je n'ai pas pû incliner mon siège et une des hôtesses ne comprenait pas ce que je disais. Je devais parler fort

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The seats were quite uncomfortable despite having good legroom. The 350s are quite nice but the problem is on the old 777 aircraft. Special meal requests are not catered for as they should. They never had any ice for drinks.

There was no entertainment or food service (short flight). The flight was delayed more than an hour.

Horrible airport ever. We stood in the security check line for more than an hour. It was past boarding time and we were still waiting in line for the security check. With 2 children and a medically ill person we had a very stressful transit.

Cancelled - booked on train; and then flights started running! I spent 5 hours with 2 changes on train while flights started and is 50 min

Lufthansa has a bag policy unique to Lufthansa. We all had a small carry on and a backpack (personal item) that we carried with us through multiple other connecting flights, no problem. With Lufthansa we were charged 80 euros each for the carry on at the gate, for this one flight. When asked they said they made an announcement… problem being that we had just arrived to the gate from a connecting flight and didn’t hear an announcement. While we were standing at the counter paying the ridiculous fee several other people were stopped, while countless others boarded with the same type of luggage and were not stopped. Crazy. Good news though, when we got on the plane half of the overhead bins were empty! After an already horrible experience the lady at the counter was also terrible, so that helped round things out.

We missed our connecting flight in Frankfurt do to security and all hell ensued then.we got rebooked to Washington got there round 10 am ish didn't find out till 630 we were rerouted to United!! Then we started getting updates

Boarding arrangement at Frankfurt was terribly managed with no proper guidance and the flight was parked far away from the gate. In flight entertainment device (touch screen) was not working at all throughout the flight. And on top of all this two of the checked in bags were found to be missing when we landed at Chennai. All this mismanagement at a very high fare of about $2300 per ticket is unacceptable.

The crew were excellent, smiling and kind. The seats were good for economy though my seat back got a bit sticky from getting out of the reclining position. The food was good for a Kosher meal, better than usual. Entertainment was okay, but there was no Wi-fi available the entire flight. Overall the flight was fine for an overnight flight. The flight attendant in my section was absolutely delightful.

Staff are really not attentive. Seem rather disinterested in attending to the customers in general.

Food was OK.. nothing to rave about but it was tasty enough. Many choices to choose from for entertainment. Seats tight but comfortable. Flight attendants cheerful & helpful.

The flight was smooth and on time. Check-in and boarding was very efficient. The flight was very comfortable and there was good entertainment and food on offer.

Awful!! We got stuck in the passport line for two hours. Condor acknowledges that the lines are really long but says it is not their problem and would only rebook us in two days. We are stuck in Frankfurt for two days and it cost us $500. Condor stated that they gave us a 1.5 hour layover which was more than enough time and in the next sentence said, yes we know the lines are a problem.

I used Kayak.com to buy plane tickets, which sent me to Underpricer. Immediately upon buying the tickets I started getting phone calls telling me that my "tickets were not guaranteed" unless I paid more money. I told them that if they've sold me on just the idea of a ticket, and not an actual ticket, then refund my money immediately. We argued, but they eventually said they would do that. They didn't, I refused the charge on my CC, the CC company eventually charged me anyway, and Underpricer still didn't cancel that ticket because I kept getting alerts to get on that flight. In complaining to Underpricer, they insist that it's my fault and that the most they can do is refund the fees. This company is using deceptive practices and harassing people, and the company needs to be banned from Kayak and from doing business in the US.

Premium economy meant only extended legroom and when the passenger in front of me leaned back, I lost the little space I paid for. Food was not great. Movie selection is okay. Feels somewhere between a mainstream and a budget airline.

Wish the plane actually landed at a gate instead of on the tarmac and have the passengers board very slow buses.

The jet is quiet but the food is uneatable and the new seats are horrible .One cannot find comfort on them. When do airlines learn that there is a better service for your clients. Go to a flying wing design save fuel offer a human seat where your arm does not interfere with your neighbor . Provide food that tastes good and offer free drinks

Horrible. Another delayed flight. So cramped! Poor food. So many unnecessary announcements.

Nice flight over the alps with spectacular views. Rome airport has good signage including on how to get into the city on the Leonardo express.

Very nice flight very quick staff were really good. They speaking to me in German a lot when I’m English again if you’re the taller person I would pay extra for the legroom more comfortable.

One of the female flight attendants had an attitude. The snack toward the end was pretty bad. My husband and I were both sick the next two days.

Awful! Rude attendants at gate. We were rushed along just to wait on hot bus to board plane and waited an hour extra to take off. My luggage was and still is lost and it’s been stressful and inconvenient and a big waste of time trying to track it down!

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