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$495 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens

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Cheapest round-trip
$977
Typical prices: $989-$669
Austrian Airlines
Mon 8/10Mon 8/31
SFO - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$495
Typical prices: $358-$536
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Sat 8/22
SFO - ATH • 3 stops
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Cheapest • Avg $979 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 15h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Athens (SFO-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Athens

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
Austrian Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:10 am
SFO
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ATH
30h 40m
2 stops
Austrian Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 6:24 pm
ATH
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SFO
36h 09m
2 stops
$977Austrian Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 22
United Airlines Logo
11:38 pm - 1:25 pm
SFO
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ATH
27h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:51 pm
ATH
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SFO
18h 41m
1 stop
$978United Airlines
Sun, Jul 26 - Fri, Aug 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 6:30 pm
SFO
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ATH
15h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 10:18 pm
ATH
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SFO
18h 18m
1 stop
$979Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 10:35 am
SFO
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ATH
32h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:51 pm
ATH
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SFO
39h 26m
1 stop
$980United Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:10 am
SFO
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ATH
16h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 3:22 pm
ATH
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SFO
18h 37m
2 stops
$981Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 28
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 2:55 pm
SFO
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ATH
14h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:51 pm
ATH
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SFO
18h 41m
1 stop
$982United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:10 am
SFO
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ATH
17h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 9:25 am
ATH
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SFO
28h 00m
2 stops
$983Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Thu, Jul 16
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10:38 pm - 10:10 am
SFO
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ATH
25h 32m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 12:32 am
ATH
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SFO
22h 22m
2 stops
$984Air Canada
Mon, Jul 6 - Wed, Jul 22
Air Canada Logo
12:15 pm - 3:45 pm
SFO
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ATH
17h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:25 pm - 11:21 am
ATH
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SFO
29h 56m
1 stop
$985Air Canada
Wed, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 29
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6:00 am - 10:00 am
SFO
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ATH
18h 00m
1 stop
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10:05 am - 10:55 pm
ATH
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SFO
22h 50m
1 stop
$986Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Athens flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Athens is March, where tickets cost $596 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,329 and $1,098 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Athens, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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

When planning a trip from San Francisco to Athens, there are several strategies to consider for saving money. Generally, the cheapest day of the week to fly is Wednesday and the cheapest month is February.

Cheapest Airline: Choose Iberia for the most affordable fares.

Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 47 days in advance to get the best deal.

Direct or Layover: Opt for flights with layovers as they are generally cheaper than direct flights.

Specific Route: There is only one airport in each city for this route, so no specific route is cheaper.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$495
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Athens 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 San Francisco to Athens

  • Are nonstop flights from San Francisco Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos Airport available?

    Depending on the airline you choose, you can either have one or two layovers before landing at Eleftherios Venizelos airport.

  • Does San Francisco Airport have parking lots?

    San Francisco has several parking lots and garages where travelers flying out of the airport can leave their vehicles for a couple of days or weeks. The long-term parking garage charges around $25 per day. Other options include domestic and international parking garages, which charge around $36 per day.

  • Which transportation means can I use from downtown San Francisco to San Francisco Airport?

    One convenient transportation means, which will also help you avoid traffic, is the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The train takes around 30min to reach the airport’s international terminal from downtown Francisco. The train charges approximately $10 for a one-way ticket.

  • Does Eleftherios Venizelos Airport have a hotel?

    Eleftherios Venizelos Airport has one hotel, the grand Sofitel Athens Airport hotel, which provides cozy accommodation to tired travelers landing at the airport. It takes approximately 2min to walk from the airport’s main terminal to the hotel, which offers great amenities like a spa, pool, gym, and restaurants.

  • Is San Francisco Airport family-friendly?

    San Francisco Airport has several facilities and services to cater to the needs of families. Families get baggage assistance as they travel through the airport. Car seat rentals are also available at the airport travel agency. There are kid’s spots where kids can play and nurseries in T1, T3, and T2.

  • What are some good hotels near San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    If you are jetting off to Athens early in the morning, get a room close to the airline hub to be on time. The Grand Hyatt is close by and is connected to SFO by the AirTrain. Other nearby hotels with hotel shuttles include The Westin San Francisco Airport and Hyatt Regency SFO Airport.

  • Where can I rent a car at the airport in Athens?

    If you are 21 and armed with the necessary documents, procuring a rental car at ATH won’t be a problem. Big rental agencies like Avis, SIXT, Europcar, and Enterprise have counters within the Main Terminal’s Arrivals Hall close to the baggage claim area. You will then proceed to pick up your automobile at the parking lot.

  • What are the inter-terminal transfer options at San Francisco International Airport?

    The airport in San Francisco boasts four terminals (International, 1, 2, and 3) plus seven concourses (A - G) with 115 gates. Passengers who wish to roam between the terminals should utilize the AirTrain. The AirTrain Station in Terminals 1 and 2 are on Level 3, while the International Terminal has a station close to Gates A and G.

  • What transport options are from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to downtown?

    Getting to downtown Athens from ATH is hassle-free thanks to buses, the metro, and taxis that serve the airport. Taxis are on the Arrivals Level, close to Gate 2’s exit. The metro station is across the airport, and an airbridge connects them. The bus stop is close to Gates 4 and 5 on the arrivals level.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer any support services for those with limited mobility?

    Accessing services at SFO will not be a hassle for limited mobility passengers transiting through the airline hub as it has incorporated accessible designs on its premises. Companion care washrooms are found in Terminal 1 on Level 2 and close to Gate B13. TTY telephones for hard-of-hearing commuters are found in the Departures of all terminals. Be sure to outline your particular needs to your airline when making reservations.

  • Are there any eco-friendly airlines flying this route?

    Roughly 10,886 lbs. of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Athens, with double-stop flights being eco-friendlier than single layover trips. If you want to be more environmentally responsible on your journey, book flights with Delta or Austrian Airlines. They release 29% and 28% less carbon, respectively.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Athens was $495 for a one-way ticket and $977 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Athens from San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Athens from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Athens.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Athens, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Athens are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,001 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $660 and an overall rating of 7.5.

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Athens.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Athens?

    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 Athens with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Athens?

    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 Athens from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Athens

  • Travelers looking to fly to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH) from San Francisco Airport (SFO) can book flights with Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and British Airways.
  • San Francisco Airport has multiple lounges that provide a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere for travelers waiting for flights. One great lounge, the Centurion Lounge in T3, is accessible upon purchasing a day pass for around $50. The lounge offers refreshments, workstations, showers, and a family room.
  • Travelers arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport can get to Athens city onboard metro line 3, which takes approximately 50min to reach Central Railway Station, also known as Larissa. The metro charges around €10 ($12) for the one-way trip.
  • When you find yourself with extra time to kill as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, be sure to check out some of its outstanding art exhibits like the massive mosaic tile mural in boarding area B or the architectural bronze tubing in T1.
  • Eleftherios Venizelos Airport ensures those with special needs and disabilities have an easy time with facilities like adapted walkways, braille signage, accessible restrooms, text telephones, tactile flooring, and electric cars to help transport disabled travelers from one terminal to another.
  • In case you would like to temporarily store your luggage as you wait for your flight at San Francisco Airport, you can leave your baggage at the airport travel agency located on the departures level of the airport’s international terminal. Storage costs range anywhere between $15 and $35 for 24h.
  • SFO serves as the base for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Consider flying from San Francisco to Athens with United Airlines as they offer daily single-layover flights on this route.
  • If you want recommendations on dining options, hotels, and sightseeing tours once you arrive at ATH, consider using a travel agency. Aktina Travel Group has a counter at the Arrival’s Landside.
  • If you are bringing your pet to Athens, you will be happy to know that SFO is animal-friendly. Pet-relief areas are in Terminal 1, close to Gates B6, and in Terminal 2, D Gates.

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

 
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4411 reviews
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
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Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
SFO - IST
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Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

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

Every flight got canceled or delayed. Customer service was awful.

They lost my luggage and can’t find it. My trip is ruined. Online tracking of lost luggage doesn’t work

No free Wi-Fi. I have SkyMiles but not a high status, having an account has been enough for Wi-Fi on other flights, but this one was going to charge me to use it. Also turbulence was really bad toward the end, but I didn't count this in my ratings since I know Delta cannot control the weather - it's 2026 and lack of WiFi alone is enough for a poor rating.

The stewardess was incredibly rude. The gave you only one drink with dinner.

Cancelled flight, wasn't refunded paid selected seats. Poor customer service. Called airline and they didn't realize the flight was cancelled until several hours after the email notice was sent.

The worst with the trip was the space in economy, my knees are still hurting. There was no way to control personal air by turning a knob above you, it was way to hot on both rides. During the night flight they allowed 2 people from across the aile which was narrow to sit and talk for 7 hours while also using tablets and the flashlight from their phones pointing into the row where I sat at times. They allowed people with way too large baggage to bring onboard. I paid way too much for the ticket ($1,364} for economy. Kayak misinformed me to get cancellation insurance that was only valid for a very short time (less than 12 hours) and was over one hundred dollars. Hotel booking was incorrect, I had the room booked myself at the hotel, only double or larger rooms available which I paid over 400 dollars for. I will never fly with SAS again unless there is no other alternative.

Crew members were excellent. The seat wasn’t the best as well as a food options.

5 of my 7 pieces of luggage are missing and they cant call to find out where it is. I have to fill out a form and wait for them to mail it to me in several days (if they find it). That does not work for my travel itinerary. I need my full ticket cost refunded please.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

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

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

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

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

Did not like that we couldn't complete check in on-line without providing pictures of our passports. Worry about identity theft. We had no delays and boarding was handled In an efficient manner.

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

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

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

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

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

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

Definitely get premium economy on a flight this long if you can. Your legs and while body will thank you.

Boarding was disorganized. The door to one to the toilets wouldn’t lock. The plane was shockingly cramped, and clearly used for domestic flights due to the menus for items to sell domestic travelers. United should be ashamed of its small seats, tiny unclean toilets, and money grubbing stance toward services, compared to Lufthansa, Emirates, and most international carriers United is awful.

Terrible. Lost our luggage for 4 days. Did not advise passengers there was a strike in Barcelona Airport and had zero personnel on hand at airport to advise passengers on where to go to file claims. We had to fend for ourselves. No assistance at all other than an online claims submission process that we had to find out about on our own.

Lufthansa cancelled our flight from Los Angeles to Naples Italy on March 10 for scheduled flight on March 12 Very stressful experience trying to arrange alternatives. Will never fly again with Lufthansa

Service and food were excellent. Incredibly friendly and competent staff. Flight was delayed over and hour and I had to run between terminals to get my connecting flight.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

Canceled flight late London to Florence. Help at airport very poor. Treated poorly. Had to sleep in the airport. Lost bags- still do not have them. Horrible. I should be reimbursed!

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

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