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$299 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main (CPT-FRA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main 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 round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Dec 8
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7:00 pm - 3:35 pmCPT-FRA
20h 35m2 stops
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7:25 am - 10:05 pmFRA-CPT
13h 40m1 stop
$724SWISS
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 31
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7:50 pm - 7:00 amCPT-FRA
12h 10mnonstop
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8:15 pm - 2:35 pmFRA-CPT
17h 20m1 stop
Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 5
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1:05 pm - 1:15 pmCPT-FRA
24h 10m1 stop
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9:10 pm - 4:45 pmFRA-CPT
18h 35m1 stop
$780Emirates
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 5
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2:15 pm - 5:35 amCPT-FRA
15h 20m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 11:00 amFRA-CPT
11h 45mnonstop
$783Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 6
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7:50 pm - 7:00 amCPT-FRA
12h 10mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA-CPT
11h 50mnonstop
$784Condor
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 5
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2:15 pm - 5:35 amCPT-FRA
15h 20m1 stop
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5:15 pm - 7:40 amFRA-CPT
13h 25m1 stop
$785Lufthansa
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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 31
Condor Logo
7:50 pm - 7:00 amCPT-FRA
12h 10mnonstop
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9:55 pm - 10:45 amFRA-CPT
11h 50mnonstop
$810Condor
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 19
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3:25 pm - 6:25 amCPT-FRA
15h 00m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 2:35 pmFRA-CPT
16h 30m1 stop
$829Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 6:25 amCPT-FRA
16h 35m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 1:45 pmFRA-CPT
15h 10m1 stop
$830Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Nov 7
Emirates Logo
1:05 pm - 8:50 amCPT-FRA
19h 45m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 11:40 amFRA-CPT
20h 10m1 stop
$842Emirates
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United's Wi-Fi varies; T-Mobile customers get free streaming. Check coverage before purchasing.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meal choices, including gluten-free and halal, bookable 24 hours before departure.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Airports
CPT

CPT offers ample parking with options from short-term to long-term, including shaded areas to protect your car from the sun.

Read more about CPTby Daniel Scheffler
FRA

For a quick city connection, take the S8 or S9 trains from FRA to Frankfurt city center in about 15 minutes.

Read more about FRAby Duncan Madden
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Booking Insights

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Frankfurt am Main, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport is February, where tickets cost $806 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $949 and $926 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,097, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport, 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$299
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

When to book flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport was $299 for a one-way ticket and $724 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Frankfurt am Main?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Cape Town and on arrival in Frankfurt am Main.

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

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

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Frankfurt am Main.

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main are Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $956 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,011 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Frankfurt am Main from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and FRA 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main?

    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 Frankfurt am Main from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $565 or less one-way and $803 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Frankfurt am Main

Monday

ANA, Lufthansa, South African, +2 more

ANA, Lufthansa, +3 more

Tuesday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

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Direct returns

Frankfurt am Main to Cape Town Intl

Monday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Tuesday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Wednesday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Thursday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Friday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Saturday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

Sunday

ANA, Condor, Lufthansa, +2 more

ANA, Condor, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main? 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.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 851 reviews
7.1Comfort
7.5Crew
6.9Food
6.7Entertainment
7.2Boarding
Airline reviews

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.

2.0 MediocreBruce, Aug 2025ADD - JNB
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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.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

I paid extra for more comfort, didn't get any better than any other seat, tv didn't work on both seats, it'd

Flight cancelled support worse than useless. Asking me to drive back and forth between terminal, I was expecting supervisor call within 30 minutes, never happened.

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

Efficiency of staff, and comfort and cleanliness of aircraft was all great. Maybe a hot drink without payment at that time in the morning would be good!

good entertainment package but rather small seats for business class

Booked Economy but it translated to economy light for Lufthansa so now we are stuck paying an extra $75 per person both ways for our checked bags. If I had known that, I would have never booked these tickets because it came out to be more than other options. The booking in the kayak side clearly says Economy and has a link to the inormation for Lufthansa which states Economy included a checked bag. Super annoyed about that.

Staff was very professional friendly food was okay i used the lufthansa app and it was great told me immediately what gate I should go i would fly with lufthansa anytime

The flight was ok, but the chargers did not work, and the speakers in the back of the cabin did not either. The seats are too small, and the food was terrible. However, I am writing because the crew was extremely rude, not only that, but they also kept the curtains closed, forgot to clear our trays, the bathrooms were filthy, and trash was piling up. Additionally, one of the attendants had her earbuds on while in the cabin. From the movement, it seemed like she was listening to music, so not even the safety aspect was there. My neighbor s English is not good and they were very dismissive of her. When we deplaned, the crew in the back was just chatting with one another, and the first class attendant was nice and said thank you. It is nice that the crew gets along so well, but they did not take care of the passengers at all. They rushed through all the services and otherwise did not go through the cabin to offer water or anything else. i had the feeling of being unwelcome at a party. I am not a grumpy traveller, but I thought you really needed to know. Thank you, Carin

I purposely bought a seat upstairs and your airline moved it to a random aisle seat. The only good part about this being an older plane was that the seats weren’t so tight that I couldn’t relax at all. Still will never fly Lufthansa again.

The plane was late to Frankfurt and I almost missed my connection and my checkt in bag didn’t catch the second flight! Poor

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

Take off was not good, too hot inside the plane and seats are beyond uncomfortable.

The company said that it was Condor's responsibility to issue my train ticket, and that I should contact them. But when I did, condor said I have to contact the train company and show them my booking number. I went to the station to board my train and they said where is my bar code ticket. It was a disaster and the people at the train station said how messed up this is and that condor is the worst for putting people through this. I boarded the train with NO ticket cause no one can issue me one even though I paid and it is in my booking confirmation.

Helpful crew in a comfortable and well designed aircraft. My kids also loved the striped design of the airplane.

The return flight, the food was better. Didn't like that even at checkin we still had to pay when only 5 seats were available. Had to pay or would be stuck in the very middle between two others. I had to pay for an aisle and a middle seat. Both were considered prime seats but the two other middle ones were not.

There was one flight attendant who was exceptionally rude about the fact that they didn’t have any meatless options left when I told her I was a vegetarian. The boarding process was a bit disorganized and unclear but everything else was very good.

Seats are not comfortable. Some of the food was good and some not so good.

Really, nothing. I flew economy, and received a very good economy experience.

Flight attendants were polite but not attentive. They did not clean cabin throughout trip, and the airplane upon disembarking looked disastrous! Garbage everywhere ! The state of the cabin did NOT leave passenger with a ‘cared-for’ feeling. It looked a total mess. They also closed themselves off in the back of the plane and passengers felt like they needed to knock to get a glass of water. Very dissppointing.

Seats were not comfortable, and the problems started when we landed at Frankfurt airport. We waited more than 3 hours to collect our luggage, as a result we missed the connected train to Brussels. Our plans for the trip were ruined that day.

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