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Find cheap flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg from $187

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Cheap flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg (LUN-JNB)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg 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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7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
5:25 pm - 7:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 10mnonstop
$277NAYSA
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, Jul 8
7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
5:15 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-LUN
2h 10mnonstop
$279NAYSA
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Thu, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 23
7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
10:15 am - 12:35 pmJNB-LUN
2h 20mnonstop
$290NAYSA
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 4
7:25 am - 9:30 amLUN-JNB
2h 05mnonstop
5:15 pm - 7:25 pmJNB-LUN
2h 10mnonstop
$291NAYSA
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 22
7:05 pm - 9:20 pmLUN-JNB
2h 15mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:15 amJNB-LUN
2h 00mnonstop
$311Airlink
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Sun, May 26 - Tue, Jul 2
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
3:10 am - 12:05 pmJNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
$334RwandAir
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Mon, May 20 - Sun, May 26
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
3:10 am - 12:05 pmJNB-LUN
8h 55m1 stop
$336RwandAir
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Thu, May 16 - Wed, May 22
3:00 pm - 5:00 pmLUN-JNB
2h 00mnonstop
11:30 am - 2:00 pmJNB-LUN
26h 30m1 stop
$411Proflight Zambia
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 4
2:10 am - 8:00 pmLUN-JNB
17h 50m1 stop
11:00 pm - 12:30 pmJNB-LUN
13h 30m1 stop
$529Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 29
2:25 am - 1:05 pmLUN-JNB
10h 40m1 stop
10:35 pm - 12:30 pmJNB-LUN
13h 55m1 stop
$535Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

The average price of all flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is July, where tickets cost $249 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of tickets is $411 and $409 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Lusaka to Johannesburg found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $277 on NAYSA, followed by Airlink ($311). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $187 on NAYSA and from $210 on RwandAir.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

Airlink (5 flights per day), Proflight Zambia (3 flights per day), and NAYSA (one flight per day) are the most frequent flyers of this route.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Lusaka and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. They are: Airlink, NAYSA, Proflight Zambia, RwandAir and South African. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Proflight Zambia at $181 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at NAYSA.

How many flights are there between Lusaka and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 11 and 14 nonstop flights that take off from Lusaka and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 07m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 91 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg take?

Direct flights cover the 746 miles separating Lusaka to Johannesburg in about 2h 05m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Lusaka at 7:25 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 9:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 7:05 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$187
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lusaka to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Lusaka to Johannesburg flights

  • Which airlines fly from Kenneth Kuanda International Airport?

    National air carriers from the following nations serve Lusaka’s international airport - Botswana, Namibia, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Angola. Other airlines include Fastjet from Zimbabwe and Airlink, and South African Airways from South Africa. Flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg include Cemair, Airlink, Kenya Airways, Proflight Zambia, and RwandAir. Airlink, Rwandair, Proflight Zambia, and Cemair offer direct flights and Kenya Airways has a stop in Nairobi.

  • Is there somewhere to relax at OR Tambo Airport if I am travelling further on another flight?

    If OR Tambo International Airport is not your final destination, why not use one of the airport lounges. The various lounges in the International departures terminals include the lounges hosted by South African Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Air France, Swissair, and Virgin Atlantic. Other lounges on offer are Bidvest Premier Lounge and Menzies Shongololo Lounge. There are more lounges in the domestic terminal, which include lounges run by South African Airways and British Airways, as well as Menzies Mashonza Lounge, and Bidvest’s two lounges. The costs vary between R300,00 and R500,00.  

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $187 for a one-way ticket and $277 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lusaka and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Lusaka and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lusaka to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Lusaka and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg, Airlink or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg are Airlink and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $299 and an overall rating of 8.3, Airlink is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $373 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    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 Lusaka to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Lusaka is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Lusaka with another airline. Booking your flights between Lusaka and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg from Lusaka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from LUN to Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $195 or less one-way and $279 or less round-trip.
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport is also known as Lusaka International Airport. This can be confusing as there is a smaller airport for light aircraft called Lusaka City Airport. Make sure you're at the correct airport.
  • Kenneth Kuanda Airport is about 25 kilometres away from the central business district of Lusaka, which takes around 15-20 minutes. Taxis are the only available transport to the airport. They are meter-based but generally cost around ZMW 420,00 (about ZAR 450,00).
  • There are a few modes of public transport at OR Tambo International Airport. Metered taxi services can be arranged from the Airports Company South Africa information desk in the airport. Taxi rides to Johannesburg city centre are around R600,00. The Gautrain rapid rail system runs every 12 minutes and is open from 05:15 to 22:00 every day with rides to the city centre costing around R200,00. Gautrain Station is located in the international departures terminal, up the escalator.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Lusaka to Johannesburg?

Find which airlines fly direct from Lusaka to OR Tambo, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Lusaka to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Lusaka

Monday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Tuesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Wednesday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Thursday

Airlink, British Airways, Emirates, +7 more

Airlink, British Airways, +8 more

Friday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Saturday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

Sunday

Airlink, British Airways, Egypt Air, +9 more

Airlink, British Airways, +10 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Lusaka to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lusaka to Johannesburg. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lusaka to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
AirlinkOverall score based on 77 reviews
7.6food
8.9crew
8.3boarding
6.3entertainment
8.2comfort
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

10.0 ExcellentSimbarashe, Jan 2024GBE - JNB
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It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

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 flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

Luggage delayed for one day. I called customer service, and they had no info and no empathy. Boarding was very disorganized and chaotic. We went nearly 7 hours with no food or snacks on the flight. This is not an airline that has respect for its passengers.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Lusaka to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/11Sat
nonstopNAYSA
2h 05mLUN-JNB
$187
8/19Mon
nonstopNAYSA
2h 05mLUN-JNB
$199
5/9Thu
nonstopRwandAir
2h 00mLUN-JNB
$210
6/9Sun
1 stop
18h 35mLUN-JNB
$213
5/16Thu
1 stopRwandAir
7h 20mLUN-JNB
$239
5/29Wed
1 stop
3h 55mLUN-JNB
$285
5/11Sat
1 stopKenya Airways
15h 30mLUN-JNB
$301
6/9Sun
2 stopsKenya Airways
14h 15mLUN-JNB
$303
5/14Tue
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 40mLUN-JNB
$420
6/9Sun
3 stopsEthiopian Air
23h 15mLUN-JNB
$572

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Last minute flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Lusaka to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
nonstopNAYSA
2h 05mLUN-JNB
5/10Fri
nonstopNAYSA
2h 20mJNB-LUN
$279
4/30Tue
nonstopNAYSA
2h 05mLUN-JNB
5/24Fri
nonstopNAYSA
2h 10mJNB-LUN
$291
4/29Mon
nonstopAirlink
2h 15mLUN-JNB
5/2Thu
nonstopAirlink
2h 00mJNB-LUN
$298
4/29Mon
nonstopAirlink
2h 15mLUN-JNB
5/2Thu
nonstopAirlink
2h 00mJNB-LUN
$300
5/1Wed
nonstop
2h 00mLUN-JNB
5/10Fri
multi-stop
8h 50mJNB-LUN
$333
4/29Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
7h 20mLUN-JNB
5/2Thu
nonstopRwandAir
2h 00mJNB-LUN
$349
4/29Mon
nonstopRwandAir
2h 00mLUN-JNB
5/1Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
10h 50mJNB-LUN
$351
5/1Wed
nonstop
2h 05mLUN-JNB
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 00mJNB-LUN
$371
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 55mLUN-JNB
5/10Fri
nonstopEthiopian Air
2h 20mJNB-LUN
$521
4/30Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 40mLUN-JNB
5/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 35mJNB-LUN
$526

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Lusaka - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Lusaka (LUN)Zambia

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Lusaka

Cabin classes:

$1,884
$2,314
$252

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