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Cheapest round-trip
$536
Typical prices: $878-$1,463
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SFO - VIE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$270
Typical prices: $707-$1,033
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Fri 1/23
SFO - VIE • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Vienna (SFO-VIE)

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

Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 11
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
17h 45m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 2:35 pmVIE-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
$536Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 12
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9:15 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
37h 10m2 stops
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10:15 am - 2:35 pmVIE-SFO
13h 20m1 stop
$537Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 21
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
17h 45m1 stop
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10:15 am - 11:04 pmVIE-SFO
21h 49m2 stops
$541Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Wed, Dec 10
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
17h 45m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 2:35 pmVIE-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
$543Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 25
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
17h 45m1 stop
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10:15 am - 10:54 pmVIE-SFO
21h 39m2 stops
$544Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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7:00 am - 9:35 amSFO-VIE
17h 35m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pmVIE-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$545Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 15
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4:45 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-VIE
17h 35m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 2:40 pmVIE-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$548Scandinavian Airlines
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Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Apr 14
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6:50 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-VIE
39h 30m2 stops
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8:00 pm - 11:56 pmVIE-SFO
36h 56m2 stops
$551Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 10
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4:40 pm - 7:25 pmSFO-VIE
17h 45m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 2:35 pmVIE-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
$553Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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4:45 pm - 7:20 pmSFO-VIE
17h 35m1 stop
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10:15 am - 8:19 pmVIE-SFO
19h 04m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Vienna flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Vienna? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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 Vienna departing in December.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Vienna?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Vienna, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Vienna, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vienna, 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 Vienna is October, where tickets cost $647 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,234 and $1,184 respectively.

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

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 Vienna, 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 Vienna, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$270
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Vienna

  • Where can I sleep at Vienna International Airport (VIE)?

    If you’re looking for a place to sleep at VIE, Zzzleepandgo provides sleeping pods you can rent to catch some z’s. The establishment offers soundproof sleeping pods with a bed, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a flight status screen. The establishment is in Terminal 3, landside on the second floor. You can also book your stay at the NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, across from the Arrivals Hall, a minute from the terminal. They offer day rooms between 9 am and 7 pm.

  • What are the transport options from Vienna International Airport?

    VIE is served by the S-Bahn and suburban underground railway trains offering quick and cheap downtown connections. The trains take about 25min to get downtown, and you can get tickets from the vending machines at the platforms of the airport station. The City Airport Train also offers nonstop service from VIE, taking about 16min to get downtown. You can also take the bus operated by Vienna Airport Lines, and there are three primary routes to downtown, with the quickest taking about 20min. Taxis are also an option; you’ll find providers in the Arrivals Hall.

  • Does Vienna International Airport offer family services?

    VIE has provided baby changing facilities in all restrooms at the airport and the Family Fun Gate at Terminal 3 airside. Strollers are also available for use at the airport free of charge. You can pick these up at the Baggage Service Center in Terminal 3 and use them up to the gates. If you’re with older kids aged between four and ten, check out the Family Fun Gate playing area in Terminal 3 near the F and G Gates.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    SFO offers barrier-free access with ramps and elevators replacing steps at the airport. Passengers with limited mobility will also have access to accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and wheelchair assistance at the airport. Low-vision passengers visiting will get free Aira services and braille signage, while hard-of-hearing passengers get visual paging services and TTY telephones.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Vienna was $270 for a one-way ticket and $536 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 777-200LR is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Vienna flight route.

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

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

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

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Vienna.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Vienna, KLM or Austrian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Vienna are KLM and Austrian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,618 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Austrian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $979 and an overall rating of 7.6.

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

    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 Vienna.

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

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

    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 Vienna with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and VIE 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 Vienna?

    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 Vienna 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 Vienna

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $888 or less round-trip.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the largest airports on the west coast. It includes four terminals, all connected by walkways and served by an Air Train that runs every 5-10min.
  • If you’re traveling with Fido through SFO, the airport has provided pet relief areas for your pet. There are several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas at SFO, and you’ll find them around Courtyards 2, 3, and 4, and Gates B6, C5-C7, and F11.
  • About 2,486 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Vienna. You can fly more sustainably with KLM, which offers a flight that emits 44% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • No nonstop flights are operating between San Francisco and Vienna. All flights must include at least one layover, and the most common layover cities are Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London, and Amsterdam.
  • If you have urgent business to attend to before your flight, use the business center at SFO. The business center is in the International Terminal in the main hall, offering various business services, including mobile rentals, faxing, copying, and printing services.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Vienna. 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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7.6
Austrian AirlinesOverall score based on 874 reviews
7.6Boarding
6.8Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Food
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Excellent flight. The crew was exceptionally attentive and organized. Attention to details is unmatched.

10.0 ExcellentLeida, Nov 2025VIE - EWR
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Excellent flight. The crew was exceptionally attentive and organized. Attention to details is unmatched.

Loved the courtesy and punctuality. Very professional and most importantly on time.

Great! They got my vegetarian meal right, flight was comfortable, they helped store my heavy luggage. Pleasant crew and flight staff.

I did wish they would give us the entire little bottle Bailey's instead of just have 1/2 bottle at a time

My layover in Vienna was supposed to be 35 minutes but because my flight was canceled I had to wait in the airport for an additional 8 hours.

Very limited legroom in a 10 hour flight.very old plane.

The flight was delayed for 30 minutes with no apparent reason. There is no entertainment at all, and no USB or electric outlets for charging your phone or tablet.

They had me unpack a handbag 2 lbs overweight into another handbag 8 lbs underweight for a Bible.

One thing I really liked about Austrian Airlines was that the flight attendants were very kind, and the in-flight entertainment offered many choices. One thing that could be improved is the meal service, since only a vegetarian option was offered — it would be better to have at least two choices.

Despite the booked seats in front of the land we were moved to the back of the plane even first like 8 lines were totally without pasangers. When I tried to sit on empty seat flight attendant asked me to go to my dedicated seat in the fully crowded back of the plane. She was not able to explain why. Food was very poor on flight LAX - VIE.

Best international flight I have had in a while! Far superior accommodation, services, food and general experience compared to U.S. airline companies.

Very nice crew and great food. Easy to board just wish the flight could be shorter or seats more comfortable or more room to walk around when you get cramps in your legs from sitting so long. Crew was great and attentive and really was good food.

They lived up to the Swiss reputation of excellent operation in all aspects. Zurich is a great place to make connections to other parts of Europe.

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

Horrible flight. First delay in boarding of approximately 30 minutes. While in the plane, the flight attendants huddle and we get an announcement that the crew's legal time was exceeded, that they don't have replacement crew and that they will need to cancel the flight. One would think that they would know that their time was to be exceeded BEFORE boarding. Took for ever to deplane. Then we were told that flight would not be cancelled but gave us a departure time of 21.15, which of course was not fulfilled. Arrived in Valencia, luggage took 30 minutes to arrive. Absolutely unacceptable

Swiss is the. Only airline I use when I go to Europe. They are on time and they are fantastic!

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Tastless food and too obvious lack of enthusiasm for service in the economy vesus business class

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

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.

It was a short flight. Plenty of room on the plane. It was also extremely clean.

The food could be better, more snacks. And have some plugs to chargue the phone.

Everything was really great just The aircraft was too old and sounded it will break during takeoff

Extremely pleased with the crew. Best flight attendants ever! Very friendly, genuinely caring and attentive.

Best flight attendants ever! Very customer and service oriented, courteous, professional and helpful.

Cheapest airlines I have ever been on. I got downgraded and never got on united. I got rerouted through Vancouver onto jetwesf

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

Great plane and flight attendants. The person next to me had a DISGUSTING smelling mouth and breath, so that was nasty to deal with the whole flight. Brush your teeth, people! Condor was amazing, though :-)

It would be nice to have a cleaner facility, it was hard to access it. It was always full of people working in that space. The covers and especially the matt of bad quality and old. Many times reused. I would not use it. Food: the bread rolls were old, and food had strange choices. Chicken was terrible.

There was some nice staff when I entered and left, but the thrre flight attendants who served us were very brusque and rude. I have celiac and when I checked in, I tried to find the option to make sure my meals (stick on a 10+ hour flight after a 3 hour flight and short layover) were gluten free because I didn’t have time to get anything. Couldn’t find the selection for it, and every part of the meal and purchase options were gluten, so I didn’t get to eat. During check in the allergies section should be easy to identify and check so this doesn’t happen. Having more options for gluten free at this time should be easy.

Internet was advertised in-flight but not accessible. The foot rest in premium economy was stuck. For both nobody I asked was able to provide an answer/solution. However, this will not stop me from booking premium economy again, which I upgraded from my initial economy I had booked for my outbound flight YYZ to FRA.

Great flight, nice options for food and beverages. Fairly comfortable seats for a large person

Business class: or fist class: Seating absolutely terrible, same seats as everyone else , no space, we could not fit our knees in. I was sitting sideways since nobody else booked this business class. I wish we would have an option to select a business class for the main journey between USA and Europe, but regular class for the short flights in Europe.

The seating was exactly same as the rest of the plane. We had no space for our knees. In fact it was the tightest spacing of the seats I ever flew with, on a very old plane. (and we flew all over Asia and Europe) The same chairs. We were the only passengers in business or first class. Obviously funny.... The only difference was, we got a sendwich and we were offered a drink. Rest of the plane got a bottle of water.

The crew was great. Good etc was unacceptable for an overseas flight. Wine with a meal should be complimentary. Seat comfort /space horrible and I am 5‘3“ with heels on. Short haul probably ok but not on long haul flights

It was extremely difficult to upgrade my partners flight over the Internet from economy to economy, plus. Then it said clearly the checked luggage can be 32 kg. At the check-in counter in Hamburg, we had to pay 100 Euros ( $122.17) for the only 31kg peace checked luggage. We were told because the change was made less than 24 hours before the flight , the luggage weight would not be upgraded. Then they offered me that for €90 I can upgrade at the counter from economy to economy, plus so we can sit together on the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco. I happily agreed and was charged. €99.($120.95), which I noticed too late. Especially about the Euro 100 up charge I feel upset and it’s a unfair way of doing business!

Take off was not good, too hot inside the plane and seats are beyond uncomfortable.

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