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$150 Find cheap flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta (SMF-PVR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta 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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3:10 pm - 3:53 pmSMF-PVR
23h 43m2 stops
6:01 am - 3:57 pmPVR-SMF
10h 56m2 stops
$336Aeromexico
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
6:01 am - 8:50 pmSMF-PVR
13h 49m2 stops
10:46 am - 10:24 pmPVR-SMF
12h 38m2 stops
$341Delta
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
4:43 pm - 9:56 amSMF-PVR
16h 13m1 stop
11:11 am - 3:43 pmPVR-SMF
29h 32m1 stop
$361Frontier
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Mon, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 13
5:44 am - 12:27 pmSMF-PVR
5h 43m1 stop
1:27 pm - 11:27 pmPVR-SMF
11h 00m2 stops
$371American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17
11:59 pm - 2:15 pmSMF-PVR
13h 16m1 stop
1:27 pm - 9:12 amPVR-SMF
20h 45m1 stop
$374American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17
4:43 pm - 9:56 amSMF-PVR
16h 13m1 stop
11:11 am - 12:02 pmPVR-SMF
25h 51m2 stops
$380Frontier
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Mon, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 13
6:30 pm - 12:57 pmSMF-PVR
17h 27m1 stop
1:59 pm - 9:37 amPVR-SMF
20h 38m1 stop
$437United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
1:08 am - 5:51 pmSMF-PVR
15h 43m1 stop
12:55 pm - 11:36 pmPVR-SMF
11h 41m1 stop
$466Volaris
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Fri, Sep 20 - Sat, Sep 28
12:06 am - 5:51 pmSMF-PVR
16h 45m1 stop
12:55 pm - 11:38 pmPVR-SMF
11h 43m1 stop
$473Volaris
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Sat, Jun 22 - Thu, Jun 27
5:32 am - 1:57 pmSMF-PVR
7h 25m1 stop
5:12 pm - 9:37 amPVR-SMF
17h 25m1 stop
$512United Airlines
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Mon, May 27 - Fri, May 31

Flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

The average price of all flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sacramento, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, 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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta is January, where tickets cost $347 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is $518 and $503 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Aeromexico offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $150. KAYAK users also found Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta round-trip flights on Aeromexico from $336 and on Delta from $341.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$150
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta 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 flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

  • Are there pet relief areas at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)?

    There are four pet relief stations at Sacramento Airport (SMF) located inside and outside Terminals A and B. The outdoor animal relief stations are close to drop-off and pick-up points. They are grassy and equipped with waste bags. Post-security pet relief stations have artificial turf and waste bags.

  • What’s the best way to get to Sacramento Airport (SMF) from downtown Sacramento?

    The SacRT Route 142 direct bus is the most viable option to get to Sacramento Airport (SMF) from downtown Sacramento. You can also take the Yolobus. Car rentals, taxis, and ridesharing services are other options available. They are slightly expensive and come with downsides like baggage limitations.

  • What accessibility services does Sacramento Airport (SMF) offer?

    Sacramento Airport (SMF) is ADA-friendly, and people with various needs can access several services. Braille signs, visual paging, and TDD phones are available. Wheelchair assistance is also available for free from multiple airlines. The facility has elevators, accessible parking, accessible restrooms, and you will also get luggage assistance.

  • What lounges are available at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)?

    If you want to get some rest after your flight, there are multiple lounge options to visit at Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR), including VIP Lounge (National), VIP Lounge (International), and VIP Lounge (Puerto Vallarta Arrivals). They are accessible to everyone, including economy class travelers, and you can purchase a day pass.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta was $150 for a one-way ticket and $336 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Sacramento and on arrival in Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sacramento from Sacramento Intl and will be arriving at Puerto Vallarta Ordaz.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Puerto Vallarta, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento?

    Phoenix is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $566 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Puerto Vallarta with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and PVR 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 Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta?

    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 Puerto Vallarta from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from SMF to Puerto Vallarta

  • Need a place to relax as you wait to board a flight at Sacramento International Airport (SMF)? The Escape Lounge at Terminal B, past the security checkpoint, is the perfect option. The lounge offers upgraded Wi-Fi, refreshments, high-quality food, and a calm environment that will keep you off the crowds and noise of the public terminal. There is a service team that is always ready to assist you whenever you need help at the lounge.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at the airport by connecting to the "FlySacramento" network. This allows you to easily surf the internet and finalize any pending tasks before boarding your flight. The complimentary Wi-Fi is unlimited. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) also offers internet kiosks in various terminals.
  • Long-term parking is available at Sacramento Airport (SMF) with access to two options: the Economy Lot ($10/day) and The Daily Lot ($12/day). You can also access long-term off-site parking options that are very affordable ($5/day) and offer a shuttle for convenience. These options make a lot of sense if you're going on a long trip.
  • You have access to 10 cafes and restaurants once you land at Puerto Vallarta Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) and want to grab a bite or drink. Most of them operate with varying schedules. The best options include Subway, Tacos Chabelita, Coffee Coffee, Wings, Starbucks Coffee, and Carl´s Jr. Currently. There are no 24h dining options at the airport.
  • Getting to downtown Puerto Vallarta from Puerto Vallarta Airport is more affordable with the local bus. The options, though slightly costly, include taxis, car rentals, ridesharing services, and shuttles. There are no baggage limitations when you use the bus, which is the case in the other options.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta. 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9141 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

4.0 OkayRandy, May 2024SFO - SEA
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Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

The space for legs in coach is better than other Airlines you can even cross your legs!!

Comfortable seat, plenty of leg room which is so rare, overhead bin comfortably accommodated my carry-on bag. Deli box was tasty, service was good, bathrooms were clean. Uneventful flight, which I appreciate. Departed on time and landed early.

Honestly, there was not much they could do. Due to wind, the flight was delayed for several hours because we had to be diverted to San Jose where we needed to refuel before departing to Hawaii. Wish they had offered some snacks during the delays/diversion because we had to wait such a long time to finally get our food served during the flight after leaving California.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

All parts were excellent, especially staff at bag tag printing and inflight crew. Just the normal differences from past air travel could be improved but we’ve learned to accept those—cramped seats, minimal food/beverage, etc.

Better organizing of entry and exit onto the plane regarding all of the baggage people haul on. There should be a better system so those with no baggage can get in and out more quickly. The baggage haul-on situation is absurd.

Attentive crew. Best of all was the empty seat between me and my rowmate.

We had a very scary attempted landing in Palm Springs and were redirected to Ontario. It was a stressful flight.

Every thing means , crew, service, timing, boarding is very good.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

I like using the Delta app to keep informed, boarding was smooth, and flight attendants were awesome and on top of everything, good communication from pilots.

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Honestly, I didn’t expect that I will experience this long time wait during the check in. There was only one person who was taking care of the passengers for the economy class and it took us to wait about one hour to do our check i. As a result we barely get to the airplane as the gate was at the end of the airport. That is totally not professional where one crue is working at the registration desk with economy and 3-4 crues are helping for the business class.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

The plane was so outdated, that it made it uncomfortable. The temperature was hot during the whole flight

Some entertainment and food/snack service would have been nice

All the pessengers should be wait in a line útil the creo and piloto are arrived.

Planes seat could be bigger very uncomfortable for tall humans.

1 hour waiting for suitcases to come out traveling in business class and food in business class is a sandwich? Avoid Aeromexico .

No space reserved for anyone who didn’t have underseat in front of them. Made it inconvenient to get the backs secured. No inflight entertainment in the 190. Bring your own! Food was excellent and we were surprised to get a full breakfast.

Cons: "left Houston more than 2 hours later, arrive in Mexico over 2 am"
Cons: "El problema es que nunca pude cambiar mi vuelo y con ustedes fue imposible comunicarse para que me auxiliaran. Muy mal por ustedes no por la línea."
Pros: "The crew was amazing , the site is ok"
Cons: "I love Aeroméxico , thanks for de service and the food."
Pros: "Plenty a space between seats. Ver confortable seats and small entertainment screens!"
Cons: "Better selection of movie?"

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Due to one crew member not showing up to work, our flight was significantly delayed causing us to miss our connecting flight in Houston to Mississippi causing us to be delayed by more than 6 hours and missing our event all together. Very disappointing. All because ONE crew member called in sick. United did grant us a $15 meal voucher, which was a small but appreciated concession that I wasn’t able to use because I ordered my lunch and paid for it before applying the concession, and the staff said it was too late to use it. Ugh! We also had a TWO delay coming back from Mississippi, but that was on American Airlines and it was due to weather, so not their fault. Anyway, not at all impressed with United’s handling of our flight and the HUGE disappointment of missing our important family event for our 90 year old mother. All that money and all that stress and emotions for nothing. Having to wait the hour to bring an employee from LAX seemed like something that should not have happened. Why don’t you have a local back-up? Santa Ana is not a little airport in a rural area.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

Not sure why JAL partnered with American Airlines because their service is no where near similar. Flight attendants were not friendly and didn’t smile. Food was horrible…

The experience was great and much better than the flight going out. of course I was in first class but the service was excellent

Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

Food options were limited which is absolutely embarrassing for a Flight of this size The staff did not come around as much and I am not accustomed to such poor service from American Airlines Drinks I believe were limited to soda and water

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

We are gluten free, there were not any available complimentary gluten free options.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

You cancelled my flight by email then made it very difficult to get in contact with you. Then put me in a flight with a long layover in Mexico returning to the wrong airport in uk. Mind blowing my stressful. I missed see my grand dad because of you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/9Tue
2 stopsAeromexico
23h 43mSMF-PVR
$150
5/27Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
23h 13mSMF-PVR
$163
8/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
16h 03mSMF-PVR
$165
5/27Mon
2 stopsDelta
13h 48mSMF-PVR
$190
6/8Sat
2 stopsDelta
19h 38mSMF-PVR
$200
8/7Wed
1 stopVolaris
15h 43mSMF-PVR
$206
5/14Tue
1 stopVolaris
15h 43mSMF-PVR
$224
10/18Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 37mSMF-PVR
$282
6/7Fri
1 stopAlaska Airlines
17h 26mSMF-PVR
$320
6/6Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 22mSMF-PVR
$480

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Last minute flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Sacramento to Puerto Vallarta that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 08mSMF-PVR
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 59mPVR-SMF
$431
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
8h 08mSMF-PVR
5/15Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 54mPVR-SMF
$456
5/11Sat
multi-stopAeromexico
17h 21mSMF-PVR
5/15Wed
multi-stopAeromexico
8h 54mPVR-SMF
$461
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
13h 33mSMF-PVR
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 59mPVR-SMF
$471
5/12Sun
multi-stop
10h 32mSMF-PVR
5/20Mon
multi-stop
29h 28mPVR-SMF
$511
5/13Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 19mSMF-PVR
5/17Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 53mPVR-SMF
$526
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 45mSMF-PVR
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 20mPVR-SMF
$529
5/12Sun
multi-stop
10h 32mSMF-PVR
5/20Mon
multi-stop
28h 15mPVR-SMF
$568
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 37mSMF-PVR
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 59mPVR-SMF
$576
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
29h 07mSMF-PVR
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 13mPVR-SMF
$631

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Sacramento - Puerto Vallarta Flights

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Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Mexico

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Puerto Vallarta - Sacramento

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