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$121 Find Cheap Flights from Miami to San José

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Cheapest round-trip
$288
Typical prices: $373-$247
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Thu 5/14
MIA - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $398-$243
Avianca
Fri 5/29Mon 6/1
MIA - SJO • Non-stop
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Avianca's Classic fare includes a free checked bag.
Expect long security lines at Miami Airport.
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Cheap Flights from Miami to San José (MIA-SJO)

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

Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:21 pm
MIA
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SJO
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:09 pm
SJO
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MIA
12h 14m
1 stop
$288United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 55mnonstop
$297Avianca
Wed, May 13 - Sun, May 17
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 55mnonstop
$298Avianca
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 4:25 pm
SJO
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MIA
9h 20m
2 stops
$299Avianca
Wed, May 13 - Thu, May 21
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 2:00 pm
SJO
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MIA
6h 55m
2 stops
$300Avianca
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 14
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1:45 pm - 6:50 pm
MIA
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SJO
7h 05m
2 stops
Avianca Logo
5:05 am - 2:00 pm
SJO
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MIA
6h 55m
2 stops
$301Avianca
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
Copa Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 10:00 am
MIA
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SJO
5h 36m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:01 pm - 1:41 am
SJO
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MIA
5h 40m
1 stop
$306Copa Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
7:45 am - 12:40 pm
SJO
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MIA
2h 55mnonstop
$308Avianca
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jul 1
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
MIA
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
Avianca Logo
3:10 pm - 12:05 am
SJO
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MIA
6h 55m
2 stops
$309Avianca
Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18
Avianca Logo
2:15 pm - 3:05 pm
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SJO
2h 50mnonstop
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3:10 pm - 12:05 am
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MIA
6h 55m
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$310Avianca
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Miami to San José flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Miami to San José?

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Miami to San José?

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

When flying from Miami to San José, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Miami, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Miami to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to San José, 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 Miami to San José is October, where tickets cost $234 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $461 and $315 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Miami to San José?

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $239 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Miami to San José?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Miami to San José, 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 Miami to San José, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Avianca and SJO

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Expert on MIA

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

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Miami to San José

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FAQs for booking flights from Miami to San José

  • How early should I arrive at MIA for my scheduled flight?

    Passengers flying out through MIA are advised to arrive at the airport at least 2h before their scheduled flight time. As a result, you will have ample time to check in, get your boarding pass validated and arrive at your gate on time. Not only that, you can guarantee to have sufficient time to explore the airport and even grab a meal before flying out.

  • Is MIA a pet-friendly airport?

    If you are flying out to San Jose through Miami International Airport with your furry companions, you don’t have to worry about anything as MIA is a pet-friendly airport. The airport has designated pet relief areas in indoor and outdoor areas. The indoor pet relief facilities are located at J3, D34, G5 and F7 gates. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the outdoor facilities situated on level 1 of the airport. To maintain the tidiness of the facilities, you will have disposable waste bags and sinks at the locations.

  • Can I travel from SJO to San Jose using public transit?

    From SJO to San Jose, you can either use a taxi or public transit such as a bus. If you decide to travel by bus, you will have two options: the Station Wagon bus company and the Tulsa bus company are the two bus agencies traveling this route and takes approximately 35min to reach downtown San Jose.

  • Where can I find accommodation at SJO?

    San Jose International Airport has a number of on-site hotels, including the Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela, Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport and Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport, which are located within 1 mile from the airport. As a result, you can enjoy a snack or beverage before airport transfers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Miami to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Miami to San José was $121 for a one-way ticket and $288 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Miami and San José?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Miami to San José?

    Miami and San José are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Miami from Miami and will be arriving at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Miami to San José?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, GOL, British Airways, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Miami to San José flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Miami to San José?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Miami to San José flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Miami to San José?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Miami to San José?

    There are nonstop flights from Miami to San José on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Miami to San José, Volaris Costa Rica or Copa Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Miami to San José are Volaris Costa Rica and Copa Airlines. With an average price for the route of $160 and an overall rating of 7.9, Volaris Costa Rica is the most popular choice. Copa Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $243 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Miami to San José?

    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 Miami to San José.

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

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

    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 San José with an airline and back to Miami with another airline. Booking your flights between Miami and SJO 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 Miami to San José?

    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 San José from Miami 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 Miami to San José

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $133 or less one-way and $322 or less round-trip.
  • For passengers with limited mobility, Miami International Airport (MIA) has accommodations. There are lifting platforms and elevators in every terminal of the airport to help travelers access the airport with ease. Further, the airport offers extra assistance for people with reduced mobility upon request.
  • Travelers can find inexpensive lounges at MIA airport in Miami. Make yourself at home in The Delta Sky Club Lounge at MIA airport, where you can shower and enjoy a few meals. There are a number of services available at the American Airlines Admirals Club in this airport, such as workstations and private reservation help.
  • To travel to the city, visitors can rent a car through car rental agencies on-site or nearby San Jose International Airport. For you to have access to these services, you only need to be 25 years or older and have a valid driver's license. Midways, Budget, Hertz, Avis and Enterprise, are among the automobile rental companies that are accessible.
  • If you are at San Jose International Airport (SJO) and require specific information, proceed to the information desk in Terminal A, Gate 8 or stop by the customer service desk next to the baggage claim area.
  • Passengers traveling with infants will find at least a nursing suite post security in each concourse at MIA. Upon landing at your arrival airport SJO, you will find these suites at women’s washroom restaurants. The amenities are equipped with power outlets, comfortable chairs, changing stations and a sink.

Prefer to fly direct from Miami to San José?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Miami to San José Juan Santamaria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Miami Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Miami to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Tuesday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Wednesday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Thursday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Friday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Saturday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Sunday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Miami

Monday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Tuesday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Wednesday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Thursday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Friday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Saturday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

Sunday

American Airlines,Avianca

American Airlines,Avianca

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Miami to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Miami to San José. 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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7.5
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1580 reviews
6.8Food
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.8Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreFiruz, Apr 2026
MEX - PTY
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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.

The food is terrible I ask for water never got transport my mother we’re late and my sister from Lima was the worst waiting to long for wheelchair

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

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

A lot things happened in this trip.The fly should be less stress.

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

Simply as follows:- First, there was no vegetarian option for the meal Second, only 2 washrooms for the entire economy class.

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

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

This airline always trick us so we end up paying again for the luggage’s. This airline is worthless and take advantage of travelers .

Now days most airlines flying to Central America have a really poor service, but if you buy first class they will treat you better. I miss those days when flying was fun.

Friendly staff at all very easy check in and organize process

Horrible airline, upgraded to sit on seats made of stone. Staff were rude and on top of it they charge an arm and a leg for luggage 🧳 never again

The seats are the worst I upgraded to premium big mistake and it seems like no one likes there job very unpleasant

they don’t have TV Seat to Type in space

For a 4 1/2 hour international flight all we got was 1 small pack of cookies and a drink. You had to watch movies on your own devise.

I’m sure Business Class would be excellent. I feel like I got what I paid for. Overall it was good and well worth it. I would do it again.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

Bag drop was very disorganized in Miami. All main cabin passengers were shunted to just a few lanes and they had an equal number of lanes for first class passengers but there was nobody on those lines. They did nothing to bring the main cab and passengers over to the open lines and they just had employees standing there and doing nothing

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

The flight attendant in business class was excellent! Professional, friendly and attentive.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

I would have liked a pillow. The vegetarian wrap and oaten cake was good.

Overall, the flight went well and the service was good. However, there was a very frightening moment during landing in Bogotá. Just as the plane was about to touch down, it suddenly went back up into the air. The aircraft was not descending straight and seemed to move left and right, which made the situation feel unstable. This was quite scary. After going back up, the plane circled for about 15 minutes before attempting to land again. Although I understand that safety always comes first and situations like this can happen, it was still a shocking experience for passengers.

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

The worst experience I've ever had because the "people" @ Avianca wouldn't let me fly because they said I needed a round trip ticket

Seating was tight. Seats don't recline. Initial flight was cancelled. Lost two days of vacation.

I had bad experiences before now was excellent I am glad they have business class again

It was delayed and I lost my connection flight to Cali and I missed my Mom's funeral

I upgraded to businesses class. Because of that the flight was comfortable.

I actually upgraded to the medium level of seats from basic and even doing that it may have been physically the most uncomfortable flight I have ever had. They packed everyone like is a train to death camp. It was a red eye so I hoped to get some sleep but it was physically impossible to find a comfortable way to rest. I met other folks on the same flight and they said the same thing. It was an utterly miserable flight and if I have any other options I will never fly with them again

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

Boarding was late due to the company’s that cleaned the aircraft (very poorly done) and the catering company. The entertainment system was not working for this six hour flight, uncomfortable seats in business (barely any cushion or recline). The airline staff is very good but the planes are horrible and not well maintained.

Easy to get our TSA pre check #added. Flight crew was great and entertaining and we landed early!

baggage drop off was a bit much. I felt like I worked for spirit airlines since I did all the work.

Gate changed multiple times. The staff seemed annoyed that we asked for water. We had to pay for the water as well.

We didn't get on the flight, they canceled our flight and said there was no flights leaving this weekend and sent me our money back.

Horrible company: canceled flights and delayed flights. Spirit canceled my flight from Miami to Philadelphia the day before we were supposed to leave from Philadelphia to Miami, with no explanation. I had to rebook another flight, spending more money and instead of flying from Miami, I had to choose a flight from Fort Lauderdale because there were no direct flights available from Miami. That created additional cost. The flight with Spirit from Fort Lauderdale was scheduled to depart at 6am, so I had to wake up my 3 and 6 years old at 3am to get to the airport in time and then, at 5am while we were at the gate the delayed the flight until 7:45am with again no explanation.

The flight was delayed four times and finally cancelled. The hotel night we paid for and the connecting flight did not happen. There were also additional costs due to the extra night in Miami. I do not recommend this airline.

Unfortunately Stuff and the stuff boarded us were so rude to many of passengers.i will never fly Spirit again .

Very nice. Although, it would be nice to offer a glass of water for free. At least.....

The attendant at the gate was not helpful at all and she was rude when we asked why the flight was delayed.

a weekend long saga that ultimately led to a canceled trip. totally unreliable.

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