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$496 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,069
Typical prices: $1,353-$988
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SFO - SYD • 3 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$1,304
Typical prices: $1,495-$1,082
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Tue 8/11Tue 8/18
SFO - SYD • Non-stop
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Qantas Premium Economy adds 38-inch pitch plus leg and foot-rests on this long-haul route.
At SFO, United offers curbside check-in, handy if you're traveling with lots of luggage.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Sydney (SFO-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney 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 San Francisco to Sydney

Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Sep 6
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$1,069Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 17
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$1,073Multiple Airlines
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$1,077Multiple Airlines
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19h 40m
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$1,082Fiji Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 18
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Sydney flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Sydney, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney, 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 San Francisco to Sydney is March, where tickets cost $1,067 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,598 and $1,270 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Sydney?

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 $1,276, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Sydney, 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 San Francisco to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

KAYAK's tips to save more on a San Francisco to Sydney flight

When planning a flight from San Francisco to Sydney, there are several strategies that can help you save money. Generally, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly, and April is the cheapest month.

Day Selection: Choose to fly on a Tuesday for the best rates.

Month Selection: Book your flight in April for the most affordable prices.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 13 days in advance to secure the best prices.

Airline Choice: Consider flying with Air New Zealand, as it generally offers the cheapest fares for this route.

Flight Type: Opt for a flight with a layover, as it's typically cheaper than a direct flight.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$496
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney

  • How long will it take me to get from my hotel in San Francisco to SFO?

    Public transportation will take around 30min from the city center. Keep in mind that commute times can change drastically during rush hours.

  • Where is the SFO BART station?

    The BART station is in the International Terminal. It is a close walk from terminals 1 and 3.

  • Can I use Global Entry to cut waiting times at SFO customs and immigration?

    Australia is in negotiations for participation in the U.S. Global Entry program. When traveling from SYD to SFO, or any U.S. destination, check to see if Global Entry is an available option.

  • How do I catch the Airport Link train from SYD to the Sydney Central Business District?

    You can purchase an Opal Card at the Sydney Airport stations, at Newslink, or WH Smith bookshops in either terminal. An Opal Card is good for all public transportation in Sydney, including trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

  • What food options can I find at SFO?

    Whether you are looking for breakfast options, a sit-down dinner, or just a quick snack, SFO has an option for you. San Francisco is known for its food and the airport includes many local and chain options.

  • When I arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, which nearby cities can I visit?

    Flights from San Francisco to Sydney allow travelers to explore other cities in the Sydney area. Some cities you can put on your bucket list after landing at SYD are Leonay, Scheyville, Kingswood, and Calga. You can conveniently use car rentals or buses to transit to these towns from the airport.

  • Will I find special services on flights between San Francisco and Sydney?

    Carriers serving flights from San Francisco to Sydney provide special services to their clients upon request. Therefore, passengers with reduced mobility or traveling with someone with mobility limitations have nothing to worry about when transiting from San Francisco to Sydney. All airlines at SFO provide cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services.

  • Can I fly from San Francisco to Sydney with a pet?

    Yes. All airports and carriers serving flights to Sydney from San Francisco have pet-friendly policies for those who intend to keep the company of their furry friends. Before boarding your plane at SFO, you will find five pet-relief areas outside in presecurity areas, while one is inside Terminal 2. At SYD, you will find pet-relief areas in Terminal 2 West, near Gate 46 and Gate 47.

  • Which airline runs a hub at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    As the main international gateway to Sydney, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is the preferred arrival port for the largest international flights from San Francisco. It is the operating hub for Qantas, thus offering travelers an opportunity to enjoy world-class amenities at its lounges and clubs.

  • Which are the popular layovers when flying between San Francisco and Sydney?

    When booking flights from San Francisco to Sydney, several airlines operate one- or two-stop flights between the cities. Among them are Delta Air Lines, which stops at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), and Fiji Airways, which flies through Nadi International Airport (NAN).

  • Can I travel to downtown Sydney with a car rental from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport?

    Yes. With multiple car rental agencies operating their counters at SYD, you won’t have challenges enjoying a self-drive from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to the city center of Sydney. Among the famous brands operating here are Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise, and you can find their desks in Terminal 1 International Arrival Hall. At the same time, Alamo serves its clients through Terminal 2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Sydney was $496 for a one-way ticket and $1,069 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Sydney?

    San Francisco and Sydney are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Sydney?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Sydney?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Sydney, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Sydney are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $887 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,300 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Sydney?

    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 San Francisco to Sydney.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SYD 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 San Francisco to Sydney?

    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 Sydney from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $830 or less one-way and $1,420 or less round-trip.
  • Getting to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is easy and convenient from anywhere in the Bay Area. There are plenty of public transportation options to choose from, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rapid rail to travel from San Mateo County, the East Bay, or the city of San Francisco. Caltrain commuter rail and bus routes are also available to SFO from San Mateo County, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Taxis and rideshares are easily accessible from the airport terminals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is located about 8km from the Sydney city center and is about a 25min ride away. Public transportation is available through the Airport Link train and is about a 30min ride from SYD. Other options include rideshare cars and taxis, which will cost about AU$55 ($42.50) each way.
  • When traveling on any international flight, keep in mind that wait times at security, customs, and transit lines will be longer because of the larger number of travelers. U.S. travelers to SYD have the option to use the SmartGate to self-process through passport control and potentially save some time going through the immigration and customs line.
  • Business travelers will find that both SFO and SYD have much to offer to make your trip hassle-free. Several airline lounges, free Wi-Fi throughout the airports, business centers, and shower facilities are all easily accessible at both airports. In addition, there are multiple hotels in and around each airport to make your early morning or late-night connections easy.
  • Traveling with kids? SFO has a Kids'Spot, an interactive children's exploration and play area where kids can get their wiggles out before the long flight to Sydney. SFO also features extensive museum exhibits and self-guided tours. Sydney Airport has an interactive play area, but the highlight is the Kid's Cinema, where they can watch children's tv shows in a comfortable setting.
  • Travelers looking to drop off their cars at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before flying to Sydney will have long-term parking at their disposal. A courtesy shuttle runs every 5-15 minutes between the garage and the international terminal. Consider reserving your space in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
  • Suppose you have an early morning flight from San Francisco to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD); plan to spend a night at one of the many hotels close to SFO. Villa Montes Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection is a recommended option. The property offers complimentary transportation to and from the airport, which is essential if you have many bags.
  • If traveling with your family to SYD, reserve your flight via SFO, as it has convenient amenities. The property features nursing and lactation rooms where new moms can escape to attend to their babies. These rooms are in Terminal 3, near Gate E5, and are equipped with comfortable seats, sinks, and power outlets.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Sydney

 
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 244 reviews
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Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

6.0 GoodNeeta, Jun 2026
NAN - DFW
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Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We got to experience Premium Economy from Sydney to Auckland and it was a great experience wiht Air New Zealand. The crew was friendly and helpful.

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Boarded on time, smooth flight and "gentle" landing in Palmerston North. Ahead of time due to a tailwind

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Boarding was effortless, the food was outstanding, the seats in Premium Economy were extremely comfortable, and the staff and crew were excellent.

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I couldn't hear all of the announcements. It was nice when they put them on the screen.

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Well my expórtenle with Qantas it wasn’t that good KLM from Bs Aires was delay Santiago Chile Qantas QF 028 was still in the airport but the crew didn’t opened the door for me soo I lost my fly And I stuck in the airport 13 hrs waiting for next fly by Latam Arline My question is can I have my money back for business class

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

Couldn't access entertainment on app as said in an email

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

No TV on the flight. The charging outlet was not working. No food, even a sandwich. The served orange was poor quality.

I was charge a baggage checking fee $68!! I volunteered to check my duffle bag which usually goes under my seat!

Very rude gate attendants in San Francisco who didn’t let me bring my little carry on (smaller than usual size) and after boarding I realized that there still were a lot of overhead compartment space (like a full section available in some spots). That made me lose 30 minutes at my destination at 1am and it could have broken something fragile that I had in it

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

They rescheduled me and I had no issues with the new flight

No paper towels in bathroom. Aisle seat difficult to get out of Other than those, excellent service

Both flights are delayed so I rate the whole experience as mediocre.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

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