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Find cheap flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl from $105

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San José to Medellín, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San José to Medellín (SJO-MDE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San José to Medellín 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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2:04 am - 10:35 amSJO-MDE
7h 31m2 stops
4:25 pm - 9:10 pmMDE-SJO
5h 45m1 stop
$182Avianca
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Wed, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 30
11:55 am - 2:45 pmSJO-MDE
1h 50mnonstop
9:59 am - 10:55 amMDE-SJO
1h 56mnonstop
$193Avianca
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Mon, May 27 - Fri, May 31
5:53 am - 2:13 pmSJO-MDE
7h 20m1 stop
9:31 am - 1:12 pmMDE-SJO
4h 41m1 stop
$195Copa Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
2:04 am - 7:46 amSJO-MDE
4h 42m1 stop
9:59 am - 10:55 amMDE-SJO
1h 56mnonstop
$198Avianca
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Sun, May 26 - Fri, May 31
4:50 pm - 11:08 pmSJO-MDE
5h 18m1 stop
5:29 am - 9:30 amMDE-SJO
5h 01m1 stop
$203Avianca
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Wed, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 28
12:26 pm - 9:12 pmSJO-MDE
7h 46m1 stop
10:37 pm - 7:38 amMDE-SJO
10h 01m1 stop
Wed, May 22 - Tue, May 28
12:26 pm - 9:49 pmSJO-MDE
8h 23m1 stop
10:37 pm - 7:38 amMDE-SJO
10h 01m1 stop
Wed, May 29 - Tue, Jun 4
11:04 am - 7:55 pmSJO-MDE
7h 51m1 stop
4:58 am - 8:01 amMDE-SJO
4h 03m1 stop
$222Copa Airlines
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Mon, Jul 15 - Fri, Jul 19
12:59 am - 1:14 pmSJO-MDE
11h 15m1 stop
2:14 pm - 12:09 amMDE-SJO
10h 55m1 stop
$236Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Wed, Jun 5
12:59 am - 1:14 pmSJO-MDE
11h 15m1 stop
1:26 am - 11:37 amMDE-SJO
11h 11m1 stop
$252Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Fri, Jun 7

Flights from San José to Medellín - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San José to Medellín 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 San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

The average price of all flights from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 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 José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $204 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $309 and $292 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, 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 San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 60 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl from San José were found on Avianca ($105) and Copa Airlines ($127), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Avianca ($182) and Copa Airlines ($195).

Which airlines fly non-stop between San José, San José Province and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport direct and that is Avianca. The best one-way deal found from Avianca for the route is $157.

How many flights are there between San José, San José Province and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from San José, San José Province and lands in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San José, San José Province and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl take?

Direct flights cover the 656 miles separating San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl in about 1h 50m.

What’s the earliest departure time from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San José, San José Province at 10:40 am and will be landing in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport at 1:30 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport jets off at 11:55 am and lands at 2:45 pm.

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Low season

June

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

When to book flights from San José to Medellín

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Medellín based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl flights

  • Do I need a visa to travel from San José to Medellín?

    If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to visit Medellin for business or tourist purposes. You can stay visa-free for 90 days for a cumulative 180 days per year. However, you may be asked to provide evidence of return or onward travel, typically in the form of a round-trip plane ticket.

  • Which cities can I visit from Medellin Airport (MDE)?

    From MDE, you can visit/drive to various cities and destinations. You can drive to downtown Medellín, the main city where the airport is located. You may also drive to Rionegro, Guatapé, Santa Fe de Antioquia, Jardín, or Manizales.

  • Which airlines have special assistance services for disabled passengers?

    Avianca, Copa Airlines, and LATAM Airlines offer special assistance services for disabled passengers traveling from San José to Medellín. These services typically include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and trained staff to ensure a comfortable journey for passengers with disabilities. Request specific services while booking the flight to allow time for the necessary arrangements.

  • Which airlines have lounges along the San José to Medellín flight route?

    Avianca Airlines has a lounge in Medellín's José María Córdova International Airport. Also, Delta has a Delta Sky Club in the same airport. These lounges offer amenities such as comfortable seating, complimentary snacks, and beverages to ensure a comfortable environment after the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José, San José Province to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Airport was $105 for a one-way ticket and $182 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    Iberia, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San José and Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Medellín, Copa Airlines or Wingo?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Medellín are Copa Airlines and Wingo. With an average price for the route of $258 and an overall rating of 7.8, Copa Airlines is the most popular choice. Wingo is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $299 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    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 José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl from San José 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 José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and MDE 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 José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

    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 Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl from San José 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 SJO to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $125 or less one-way and $173 or less round-trip.
  • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica is a hub for the national carrier, Copa Airlines. This signifies convenient connections to Medellín. With the extensive network of numerous flights from SJO, visiting Medellin from SJO airport guarantees seamless flight scheduling.
  • When flying with Avianca Airlines from San José to Medellín, you are allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. It is important to note that the total weight of the carry-on hand luggage should not exceed 22 lbs, and its external dimensions, that is Length, Width, and height, should not go beyond 45 inches.
  • Copa Airlines only allows small dogs and cats to be brought as pets in the cabin. When bringing a pet, note that the pet and its container will be counted as carry-on baggage, with up to 10 lbs weight allowance. Be sure to check in the pet at least 48 hours before the flight departure or at the time of purchasing the ticket.
  • When flying with family from San José to Medellín, United Airways stands out. They offer comfortable seating arrangements for children, in-flight entertainment options suitable for all ages, and a dedicated team of friendly staff who meet the needs of families. You can also book special meals for kids or request assistance during the flight to enjoy a positive travel experience.
  • If you want to enjoy a layover, Copa Airlines has a layover at Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY). Avianca has a layover at Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) while United Airlines may stop at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) or Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY). If you prefer a stop-over at San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) consider Avianca or LATAM Airlines.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San José to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Juan Santamaria Intl to Jose Maria Cordova Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Nonstop returns

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Avianca

Avianca

Tuesday

Avianca

Avianca

Wednesday

Avianca

Avianca

Thursday

Avianca

Avianca

Friday

Avianca

Avianca

Saturday

Avianca

Avianca

Sunday

Avianca

Avianca

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Top 3 airlines serving from San José to Medellín

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San José to Medellín. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San José to Medellín? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 2799 reviews
7.2Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
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This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

10.0 ExcellentStephanie, Mar 2024PTY - MIA
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This was my first time flying Copa but I'll definitely be back! Great service, professional agents, and delicious food for a fair price. Thanks for a great trip!

LOCKED MY BAG WITHOUT CONSENT. Had to have my zippers cut upon arrival in Costa Rica.

Pros: "The crew was very interested on help and attentive with the passengers. But the seat wasn't comfortable. The design of the cushion is not the best to be seating"
Cons: "Copa is trash . Doesn’t accolade passengers with hotels . They except people to wait in the airport for 14 hrs lay over when it’s their fault ! Straight trash . Poor 79 year old lady had to stay at the airport cause her family was 4 hours away ! Trash trash"
Pros: "Nothing. This airline is awful in every way imaginable."
Cons: "We booked tickets to Costa Rica with Copa and they just changed our flights to two days later than the booking. They didn’t even bother to inform us of the change we only found out because we booked through Kayak and they let us know. Apparently Copa expects you to frequently check your booking just in case they’ve changed anything and don’t feel the need to inform their customers of any changes they make. Then we were told we could get a Copa voucher to use for other Copa flights for having to cancel our booking and rebook with another airline as a 48 hour change to our flight made flying with Copa not doable for us. But the website kept telling us we had a voucher that was sent to our email but despite repeated attempts it never came through. And spent hours trying to get through to someone on the phone to sort it out with no success ever getting through. My advice. NEVER EVER FLY WITH COPA."
Cons: "The turbulence was really bad ! I couldn’t sleep at all !"
Pros: "Both of my flights were on time which i know sounds basic but all of the flights i’ve catched from SJO to X were late and this time my connection in Panama was only 1h15 and we got there earlier, so that was nice!"
Cons: "A bunch of seats were free and we were mostly sat all together (3 person next to each other).. With the covid situation i think it could be good to be more separate if possible"
Pros: "Crew and i ohhh ver all copa experience."
Cons: "Nothing. I am now a loyal Copa flier. Any of my trips to Latin America I will consider flying with Copa"
Pros: "No drink because didn’t open de bottle. No one care about it."
Pros: "Food was good"
Cons: "Different movie, more leg room but I'm tall so that is with any plane."

That they were on tike but, They charge again for baggage while we already paid when we buy our tickets

Perfect for a very low cost flight. In time, safety perfect, and of course no service, just what you effectivement !

Delayed three hours and they knew it but didn’t say anything upon checking in

Cumple con su función, transportar, no incluye comida a menos que se pague un valor adicional y así mismo con los asientos y demás, brindan precios económicos pero tratan de compensarlo cobrando por todo lo demás, si desean un viaje económico y que no dure más de 3 horas el vuelo, recomendando

i was seated apart from my girlfriend even though I bought the tickets at the same time and the flight was half full. what are some of these airlines thinking when they assign seats?

Wingo changed departure time 3 times and kept us moving from one gate to a different one. A 1 one flight took me more than 8 hours. Don't fly wit Wingo, the worst experience ever

Nothing the vendor services and overall process was not an experience I would ever want to revisit again .

Pros: "Crew was great and friendly- good meals on long flights- best airline!"
Cons: "everything was great"
Pros: "Crew was great!"
Cons: "Better food or at least option to purchase better food. Needs entertainment and the plane needs a renovation. Very dated interior."
Pros: "The assigned flight attendant was very nice and did a wonderful job"

The personal at the front desk in Manaos was awesome, I have never experience anything like that before, the person who attended me deserves to have a promotion I still remember him, very educated, kind but overall he could put himself on your position

More than 3 hours of delay and not even a snack was given.

GOL made the flight experience a true delight. Everything was smooth, from the check in process, to the disembarking moment.

There was absolutely no food or drink service unless it was paid for. I am not used to this.

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. First and last time flying with Avianca.

No complimentary food and beverage (water, soda, coffe) is offered for a six and a half hours long international flight, not even in premium economy, just to try to squeeze a few more dollars out of the passengers. Same happened in the connecting flight, which was three and a half hours long (Bogota x Miami). First and last time flying with Avianca.

No complimentary snacks food, beverage (not even water), pillow and blanket on a 6 hours long flight (including economy comfort). A low form of nickeling an diming. Lost a recurring passanger over a soda. Avianca never again.

Every food and beverage has to be paid and the seat was not confortable. They even gave water.

Flight departure late. Got late in Colombia making us take a different flight next day. Avianca airport crew messed up my ticket so when a I got in Brazil I didn’t have a ticket for my destination. Had to buy a new ticket out of my pocket.

Avianca: you pay for a high-end flight and you fly like a low (very low) cost!

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San José to Medellín found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/8Mon
1 stopAvianca
8h 09mSJO-MDE
$105
7/30Tue
1 stopAvianca
5h 03mSJO-MDE
$110
7/12Fri
1 stopAvianca
5h 03mSJO-MDE
$116
7/12Fri
1 stop
8h 00mSJO-MDE
$119
6/19Wed
1 stopAvianca
12h 05mSJO-MDE
$122
6/17Mon
1 stopCopa Airlines
4h 26mSJO-MDE
$127
7/31Wed
2 stopsWingo
10h 01mSJO-MDE
$128
7/9Tue
2 stops
17h 49mSJO-MDE
$134
6/2Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
10h 54mSJO-MDE
$182
6/16Sun
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
10h 57mSJO-MDE
$224

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Last minute flights from San José to Medellín

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 San José to Medellín that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopCopa Airlines
4h 27mSJO-MDE
5/8Wed
multi-stopCopa Airlines
10h 50mMDE-SJO
$195
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
5h 40mSJO-MDE
5/15Wed
multi-stopAvianca
5h 20mMDE-SJO
$202
5/7Tue
multi-stopCopa Airlines
3h 37mSJO-MDE
5/18Sat
multi-stopCopa Airlines
4h 13mMDE-SJO
$222
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
5h 40mSJO-MDE
5/14Tue
multi-stopAvianca
5h 45mMDE-SJO
$237
5/9Thu
multi-stopAvianca
5h 40mSJO-MDE
5/18Sat
nonstopAvianca
1h 55mMDE-SJO
$241
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 04mSJO-MDE
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 06mMDE-SJO
$452
5/7Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 04mSJO-MDE
5/10Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 06mMDE-SJO
$457
5/6Mon
multi-stopAeromexico
10h 17mSJO-MDE
5/9Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
10h 48mMDE-SJO
$1,590
5/6Mon
multi-stopAeromexico
10h 17mSJO-MDE
5/9Thu
multi-stopAeromexico
10h 48mMDE-SJO
$1,594
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 55mSJO-MDE
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
43h 22mMDE-SJO
$4,442

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San José - Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl Flights

Departure:

San José (SJO)Costa Rica

Destination:

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE)Colombia

Return flight deals:

Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl - San José

Cabin classes:

$2,393
$166

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