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$385 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

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Cheapest round-trip
$732
Typical prices: $926-$749
GOL
Thu 9/24Mon 9/28
LAX - GIG • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$381
Typical prices: $501-$691
LATAM Airlines
Sun 7/5
LAX - GIG • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $732 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $604 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 05m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro (LAX-RIO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
GOL Logo
7:35 am - 10:25 am
LAX
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GIG
22h 50m
2 stops
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2:50 pm - 10:50 am
GIG
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LAX
24h 00m
2 stops
$732GOL
Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Aug 28
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11:45 am - 2:05 pm
LAX
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GIG
22h 20m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 12:35 pm
GIG
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LAX
34h 35m
2 stops
$733GOL
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:30 pm - 12:05 am
LAX
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GIG
22h 35m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
16h 00m
1 stop
$734LATAM Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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11:35 am - 4:30 pm
LAX
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GIG
24h 55m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:45 am
GIG
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LAX
20h 45m
2 stops
$735LATAM Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28
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3:55 pm - 5:20 pm
LAX
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GIG
21h 25m
1 stop
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5:20 pm - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
29h 40m
1 stop
$736LATAM Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:30 pm - 1:30 pm
LAX
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SDU
36h 00m
2 stops
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1:55 pm - 7:50 am
SDU
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LAX
21h 55m
2 stops
$737LATAM Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 17
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3:55 pm - 5:20 pm
LAX
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GIG
21h 25m
1 stop
LATAM Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
16h 00m
1 stop
$737LATAM Airlines
Mon, May 25 - Mon, Jun 1
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9:30 pm - 12:40 pm
LAX
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GIG
35h 10m
2 stops
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5:15 pm - 7:00 pm
GIG
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LAX
29h 45m
2 stops
$740LATAM Airlines
Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 11
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7:00 am - 1:10 pm
LAX
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SDU
26h 10m
2 stops
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1:55 pm - 7:50 am
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LAX
21h 55m
2 stops
$741Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
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10:15 pm - 8:35 am
LAX
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SDU
30h 20m
2 stops
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8:15 pm - 10:49 am
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LAX
18h 34m
2 stops
$790Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro is January, where tickets cost $270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $466 and $454 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

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 Rio de Janeiro, 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 Rio de Janeiro, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$381
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro-Galeao Airport

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro 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 flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

  • Can I pre-select my seat when flying with Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, when flying with Delta Air Lines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, you can pre-select your seat. Delta offers seat selection options during the booking process or afterwards through their website or mobile app. You can choose your preferred seat based on availability and any applicable fees.

  • Does LATAM Airlines offer any special food on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    LATAM Airlines offers a variety of special meals on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro to accommodate passengers' dietary needs and preferences. Examples of special meals include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetic, low-sodium, and kosher options. Passengers can request these meals in advance during the booking process or by contacting the airline directly.

  • How can I get to the city center after my flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Upon arriving at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport (GIG), you have several transportation options to reach the city center. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or a rideshare service, such as Uber or 99. Alternatively, you can use the airport's official shuttle service or public buses, which operate regular routes to Downtown Rio de Janeiro.

  • Can I bring my pet when I board LATAM Airlines from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    Upon arriving at Rio de Janeiro's Galeão International Airport, you have several transportation options to reach the city center. The most convenient way is to take a taxi or a rideshare service, such as Uber or 99. Alternatively, you can use the airport's official shuttle service or public buses, which operate regular routes to Downtown Rio de Janeiro.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro was $381 for a one-way ticket and $732 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Los Angeles and on arrival in Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    When flying out of Los Angeles you will be using Los Angeles. You will be landing at one of these airports: Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl or Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Rio de Janeiro, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Rio de Janeiro from Los Angeles?

    Miami is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro, Delta or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro are Delta and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $901 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $996 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro?

    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 Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro

  • For U.S. citizens traveling from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rio de Janeiro (RIO), Brazil typically require a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity. Brazil has an electronic visa system and requires travelers to apply online to obtain an e-visa before departure.
  • American Airlines offers a range of kid-friendly amenities on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Young travelers can enjoy in-flight entertainment with a selection of movies, TV shows, and games suitable for children. Additionally, American Airlines provides complimentary snacks and meals for kids, ensuring they have a comfortable and enjoyable journey. The airline also offers assistance with baby bassinets, strollers, and car seats - making travel easier for families.
  • Delta Air Lines offers a variety of in-flight entertainment options on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. Passengers can enjoy a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games through the seatback screens or personal devices. Delta Studio, the airline's entertainment system, provides an extensive library of content to keep passengers entertained throughout the journey.
  • American Airlines provides assistance to passengers with limited mobility on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. They offer services such as wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and accessible lavatories. Passengers can request assistance during the booking process or by contacting the airline in advance.
  • American Airlines also aids sustainability in travel on flights from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro through several initiatives. They prioritize fuel efficiency by operating modern, eco-friendly aircraft, and optimizing flight routes. The airline promotes recycling and waste reduction efforts, as well as sustainable sourcing for on-board products.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro. 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 Los Angeles to Rio de Janeiro? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
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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.

I was flying business class, and the French fellow passengers were super noisy. It was not a comfortable flight. And the crew was not helpful.

Do not book it’s a scam! They stole $1200 from me

Flight got delayed; had to go through security three times.

Copa staff at PTY and one particular crew member were unhelpful & rude.

Horrible. No TV or any type of entertainment on board. Passwnger listening to/watching stuff on their own phone with no headphones making it noise and uncomfortable for everyone else, little/tiny food portions, old seats, useless wifi (cant access anything). Horrible exlerience especially it was a lomg distance flight with kids.

There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

They were super friendly bumped me up to exit row free of charge, All flight legs were on time

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Honestly first time flying with delta and it was pretty good. All the process very smooth and crew was always nice and attentive.

Deleted flight made me loose my connection flight now stuck in Atlanta for a day

Apart of Sky miles delta. And they go everywhere in Brazil

There was a mechanical issue with the plane that they had to work on before we could take off. That's fine, by all means, PLEASE make sure the mechanics are functioning properly. What was a problem was the fact that we sat on the tarmac for 4.5 hours without moving, without letting us off the plane, and without climate control and air running through the plane. There was no explanation as to what was going on; they just kept promising that it would be "15 minutes, then we are on our way." At one point, they even switched the entire crew out and told everyone we just needed to wait for new employees to show up. Then, as the 4 hours were not moving, an hour before the full refund, they made a big show about "the flight starting and the doors are locked, so you have to sit down." We didn't move for another 40 minutes; they were just trying to skirt around legalities that entitled us to restitution. When the flight finally was underway, the plane was gigantic but cramped in design, my entertainment screen kept freezing and glitching, and subtitles didn't work, and the crew was passive-aggressive. Terrible flight.

We traveled with two young children, and it was not possible for our family to be seated together. No one offered help or assistance to organize seating so we could sit with our kids. In the end, we managed to find two seats in Economy so I could at least sit with one of them, even though I had originally paid for Comfort+. In summary, I had to downgrade my seat just to be able to sit with one of my children, which was very disappointing

I booked a flight through Kayak to Brazil I have traveled to Brazil several times before Kayak Delta or LATAM never mentioned during the booking or in the pre flight process that the visa requirements to visit Brazil have changed earlier this year. I was unaware of this change and as such never got a visa and was unable to fly from JFK to Sao Paulo Add to this that Delta allowed me to fly from Boston to JFK which they should not have as I didn’t have a visa. It has been a terrible experience and a huge loss of money

Latam may be the worst airline in the world, far worse than even the lowest of low cost airlines in the USA. I wasted hours trying to PAY THEM TO CHECK A BAG! Then they misled me at the terminal, sent me through the wrong security line, the list goes on and on... Just absolutely terrible in every way. Avoid at all costs.

Poor, the airline was not able to help me move flights.

The way the Pilot made all announcements, specially the way he congratulated the entire crew as the best team ever, making a comment that due to them they were able to shorter the delay to the destination. Amazing flight .

Just to drop my already labeled bag it took 50 minutes inline. Completely disappointed with Latam operation at GRU

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The business class layout of chairs was weired. You are sitting directly across stranger.,

Friendly crew is the only nice thing. Seats uncomfortable. Food and snacks horrible. Movies were the same as the first 10 hour flight two weeks before

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

I cancelled my ticket less than 24 hours deadline but I didn’t get refunded.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

For an international flight the seats were smaller than most flight I have been on in economy. I don’t know the size of the seats or perhaps it was the size of the seat dividers that made the seats feel smaller and little amount of space to even turn your body if you needed to

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

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