What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($970), Turkish Airlines ($1,007), and American Airlines ($1,118) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($753), Turkish Airlines ($823), and SWISS ($1,025).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Chicago to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air France or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Cape Town. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 17 days in advance, which can save you up to 78% on flights from Chicago to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 17 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,570. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,988.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $1,432 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $951. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 8 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$970 (CrystalTravel)
One-way from	$678 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$1,358

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

Mon 10/1310:15 amORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 10/301:50 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop25h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/30

$927

Thu 9/187:50 pmORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$1,007

Mon 5/56:35 pmORD - CPT

2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$1,118

Mon 5/124:55 pmORD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 5/196:55 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/30

$1,177

Wed 4/237:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 4/286:05 amCPT - ORD

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/31

$1,269

Sun 5/1111:49 amORD - CPT

2 stops40h 11mIberia

Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops50h 20mIberia

Deal found 3/30

$1,368

Sun 5/47:10 amORD - CPT

3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/112:30 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$1,398

Thu 11/207:30 amORD - CPT

2 stops45h 25mKenya Airways

Mon 12/12:30 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops30h 48mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/30

$1,446

Wed 5/141:08 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 17mKLM

Wed 5/2111:15 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 30mKLM

Deal found 3/30

$1,577

Mon 5/54:59 pmMDW - CPT

1 stop17h 51mDelta

Tue 5/208:05 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 48mDelta

Deal found 3/31

$1,600

Mon 3/312:55 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/711:00 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$3,172

Best flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Fri 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Sat 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/30

$970

Thu 9/187:50 pmORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 9/304:35 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$1,007

Mon 5/56:35 pmORD - CPT

2 stops33h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/206:55 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/31

$1,118

Mon 5/124:55 pmORD - CPT

1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 5/196:55 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop30h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/30

$1,177

Wed 4/237:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 4/286:05 amCPT - ORD

2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/31

$1,269

Sun 5/1111:49 amORD - CPT

2 stops40h 11mIberia

Wed 6/46:55 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops50h 20mIberia

Deal found 3/30

$1,368

Sun 5/47:10 amORD - CPT

3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/112:30 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$1,398

Wed 5/147:00 amORD - CPT

2 stops32h 10mKenya Airways

Mon 6/22:35 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops29h 13mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/30

$1,471

Wed 5/141:08 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 17mKLM

Wed 5/2111:15 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 30mKLM

Deal found 3/30

$1,577

Mon 5/54:59 pmMDW - CPT

1 stop17h 51mDelta

Tue 5/208:05 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop22h 48mDelta

Deal found 3/31

$1,600

Last-minute flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town. Data last updated March 31, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 3/307:50 pmORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 6/114:35 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$1,224

Sun 3/308:35 pmORD - CPT

1 stop37h 15mEmirates

Wed 6/111:05 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops29h 19mEmirates

Deal found 3/30

$1,859

Mon 3/312:55 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/711:00 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$3,172

Sat 4/56:22 pmORD - CPT

2 stops58h 13mEmirates

Thu 4/249:00 amCPT - ORD

2 stops37h 45mEmirates

Deal found 3/29

$2,022

Sat 4/51:12 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 13mKLM

Sat 4/2611:15 pmCPT - MDW

2 stops26h 05mKLM

Deal found 3/29

$2,823

Sun 4/67:20 pmORD - CPT

1 stop32h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 4/237:25 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/29

$1,537

Sun 4/65:55 amORD - CPT

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 4/252:35 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops35h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$1,586

Sun 4/61:26 pmORD - CPT

2 stops24h 44mKLM

Sat 4/2611:15 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 59mKLM

Deal found 3/29

$2,823

Mon 4/77:50 pmORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Thu 4/244:35 pmCPT - ORD

1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$1,361

Mon 4/710:15 amORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 4/271:50 pmCPT - ORD

2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/29

$1,600

Mon 4/74:59 pmMDW - CPT

1 stop17h 51mDelta

Fri 4/258:05 pmCPT - MDW

1 stop20h 02mDelta

Deal found 3/29

$2,800

Wed 4/97:35 amORD - CPT

2 stops31h 35mKenya Airways

Thu 4/172:30 pmCPT - ORD

3 stops34h 25mKenya Airways

Deal found 3/31

$1,490

One-way flights from Chicago to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Fri 4/2510:15 pmORD - CPT

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$678

Mon 4/2810:15 amORD - CPT

1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 3/30

$753

Sun 5/115:50 pmMDW - CPT

3 stops59h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/29

$802

Sun 4/277:50 pmORD - CPT

1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/30

$823

Fri 6/137:05 pmORD - CPT

2 stops37h 10mSWISS

Deal found 3/30

$1,025

Fri 6/275:55 pmORD - CPT

2 stops32h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 3/30

$1,072

Fri 6/131:09 pmMDW - CPT

2 stops25h 16mKLM

Deal found 3/30

$1,790

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$970

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/30

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,007

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

6:35 pm-11:00 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

6:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,118

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

4:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 5/19

6:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,177

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

7:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop32h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/28

6:05 am-3:05 pm

2 stops40h 00m

$1,269

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

11:49 am-11:00 am

2 stops40h 11m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops50h 20m

$1,368

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-1:40 pm

3 stops47h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/11

2:30 pm-5:29 pm

3 stops33h 59m

$1,398

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/2

2:35 pm-12:48 pm

3 stops29h 13m

$1,471

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

1:08 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 17m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/21

11:15 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,577

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

4:59 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop17h 51m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 5/20

8:05 pm-11:53 am

1 stop22h 48m

$1,600

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Cape Town

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Chicago with our price prediction graph.

Estimated round-trip price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 16 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Cape Town, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,321 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,570 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,541 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,748 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,899 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Chicago?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Cape Town. 8 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($970), Turkish Airlines ($1,007), and American Airlines ($1,118) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Cape Town. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air ($753), Turkish Airlines ($823), and SWISS ($1,025).
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Chicago to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$909	Average$1,187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$916	Average$1,125	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$941	Average$1,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
British Airways	Cheapest$1,180	Average$1,482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
KLM	Cheapest$1,265	Average$1,544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,277	Average$1,743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$1,277	Average$1,868	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
SWISS	Cheapest$1,329	Average$1,468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%

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$678+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cape Town (CPT)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cape Town?

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Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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