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$724 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,285
Typical prices: $1,337-$1,055
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/18Sun 10/25
LAX - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$724
Typical prices: $628-$802
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/8
LAX - JNB • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,454 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg (LAX-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25
Kenya Airways Logo
6:45 am - 12:15 am
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JNB
56h 30m
2 stops
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12:05 pm - 9:18 am
JNB
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LAX
54h 13m
2 stops
$1,285Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2
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5:25 pm - 7:10 am
LAX
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JNB
28h 45m
1 stop
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9:45 pm - 1:20 pm
JNB
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LAX
24h 35m
1 stop
$1,289Egyptair
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 25
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4:20 pm - 4:00 am
LAX
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 2:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
1 stop
$1,295Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31
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4:20 pm - 9:00 am
LAX
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JNB
31h 40m
1 stop
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1:45 pm - 1:50 pm
JNB
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LAX
33h 05m
1 stop
$1,310Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
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10:50 am - 9:00 am
LAX
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JNB
37h 10m
2 stops
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2:45 pm - 2:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
32h 15m
1 stop
$1,318Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
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4:20 pm - 4:00 am
LAX
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 6:46 pm
JNB
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LAX
39h 06m
2 stops
$1,324Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:00 am - 9:00 am
LAX
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JNB
41h 00m
2 stops
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8:55 pm - 2:00 pm
JNB
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LAX
26h 05m
1 stop
$1,325Qatar Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Nov 2
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9:00 am - 4:00 am
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JNB
34h 00m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 12:50 pm
JNB
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LAX
34h 05m
1 stop
$1,326Qatar Airways
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 1
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8:40 pm - 3:50 pm
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JNB
34h 10m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 6:20 pm
JNB
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LAX
34h 20m
2 stops
$1,327Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 am - 9:00 am
LAX
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JNB
38h 45m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 12:50 pm
JNB
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LAX
34h 05m
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$1,333Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Johannesburg flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in October.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is January, where tickets cost $1,180 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,621 and $1,489 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$724
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Where can I park at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)?

    The most convenient place to park is in the Central Terminal Area. There are several parking spaces in this area which is a short walk from the main terminals. You can park here long-term while you're away in Johannesburg. If you are on a budget, you can park in the economy lot close to the cell phone waiting lot.

  • How can I get to my hotel or Airbnb from the OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    The Gautrain Rail runs from the Tambo International Airport to many nearby cities in South Africa. You can take the rail to Johannesburg Park Station, the Sandton Station, and the Pretoria Station. You can catch the train at the departure level of the international terminal.

  • Where can I eat at these two airports?

    When you're at the Johannesburg/Tambo Airport (JNB) , you can eat at a pizza shop, a seafood restaurant, and a burger/steak house. At the Los Angeles Airport (LAX), there are several popular restaurants in the terminals. There is a Planet Hollywood, a California Pizza Kitchen, a Carl's Jr., and WPizza by Wolfgang Puck.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars for the South African rand at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    Yes, you can. There are several currency exchange centers just beyond the arrivals hall. The airport also has ATM or cash machines that accept foreign withdrawals. These are in the Central Terminal, on the Mezzanine Level, and in Terminal A.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $724 for a one-way ticket and $1,285 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles?

    London is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,304 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,426 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Johannesburg's OR Tambo International (JNB), your flight route will involve a plane change in a major city. You might stop in domestic cities like Newark or Atlanta, or in international cities such as Doha, Amsterdam, and Paris. Your layover could be a little over an hour or could last for several hours.
  • The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) has an automated people mover that makes getting from one gate to another a lot easier. In addition to terminals, the train stops at ground transportation, long-term parking, and the car rental center. Elevators, escalators, and moving sidewalks also help passengers get around the airport much faster.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB in Johannesburg) is a very busy airport. It offers both domestic and international flights to destinations all over the world. This airport is convenient to many cities in South Africa. It is 24min from Johannesburg, 45min from Soweto, and 38min from Pretoria.
  • If your flight should get in late or should you have a departure delay, there is a hotel inside the Tambo International Airport Terminal. The Protea Airport Transit Hotel is on the departure level inside the international terminal. Some amenities travelers can enjoy while staying at this hotel include an onsite bar/restaurant, wireless internet, and satellite tv.
  • Relax with a massage or get a beauty service such as a facial or a manicure before you leave for your trip to Johannesburg. At the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), there are spas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 5.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8453 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Check-in in SAN was long. ORD was good. Flight delayed On board crew was ok. No warmth or personality. LHrR barely made connection

Wish the food and overall service was better. They treat Business class passengers same as economy

They had us seating down for one hour just waiting on the plane

Flying with BA is always a good experience—even in economy class. It is better if in business and first class. Timely, breeze through security and timely connections

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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