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$203 Find Cheap Flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$384
Typical prices: $432-$252
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Cheapest non-stop
$401
Typical prices: $697-$427
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Cheapest • Avg $322 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San José to Newark (SJO-EWR)

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

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:23 am - 11:30 pm
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11:59 pm - 7:04 pm
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20h 05m
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$384Arajet
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:23 am - 11:30 pm
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10h 07m
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12:59 am - 10:38 am
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11h 39m
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$388Arajet
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Sep 8
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$391Arajet
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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$392Arajet
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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$393Arajet
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
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Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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$395Arajet
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
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$397Arajet
Sat, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 2
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San José to Newark flights

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

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

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 José to Newark Airport departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

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

For San José to Newark Liberty Airport, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Newark Liberty Airport back to San José, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Newark Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Newark 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 to Newark Airport is October, where tickets cost $322 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $533 and $514 respectively.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $605, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San José to Newark Airport, 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 José to Newark Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San José to Newark

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

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

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on SJO

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

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$203
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from San José to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from San José to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San José to Newark 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 San José to Newark Liberty Airport flights

  • How do I get from Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) to the city center?

    You can take the NJ Transit train from Newark Liberty Airport Station to Penn Station in Manhattan. Trains run every 15 minutes and the trip takes approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Newark Airport Express bus which runs from each of the airport terminals to various stops in Manhattan. The bus runs every 15 minutes and the trip takes approximately 45 minutes.

  • What is the luggage allowance on Air Canada flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    For Economy Class tickets, the standard luggage allowance is one personal item and one carry-on weighing up to 22 lbs. Checked baggage allowance will depend on the fare type and frequent flyer status. Generally, Economy Class passengers can expect to pay fees for checked bags.

  • Can I change a flight from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes, but you should keep in mind that changing a flight may come with additional fees or costs, depending on your fare rules and the airline's policies. For instance, JetBlue allows you to change your flight up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If you change your flight within 24 hours, the fee will be waived if you booked at least 7 days before departure, and the new flight departs within the specified time frame.

  • What services does Copa Airlines offer economy-class passengers on flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Copa Airlines provides a personal in-flight entertainment system for economy-class passengers that includes a variety of movies, TV shows, games, and music. Passengers in economy class also receive complimentary meals and beverages during the flight from San José to Newark Liberty Airport. The meals are designed to cater to different dietary requirements like gluten-free, vegetarian, and more, and are served with juice, coffee, tea, or alcohol.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San José to Newark Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San José to Newark Airport was $203 for a one-way ticket and $384 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San José and Newark Liberty Airport?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San José and on arrival in Newark Liberty Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Iberia, KLM, Air Canada, Air France, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San José to Newark Liberty Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San José to Newark Liberty Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San José to Newark, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San José to Newark are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $389 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

    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 Newark Liberty Airport.

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

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

    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 Newark Liberty Airport with an airline and back to San José with another airline. Booking your flights between San José and EWR 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 Newark Liberty Airport?

    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 Newark Liberty Airport from San José 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 José to Newark Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $267 or less one-way and $557 or less round-trip.
  • Connecting flights from San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) usually entails one or two stops in various cities based on the airline you opt for. Some common layovers for these flights include Orlando (MCO), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), and Charlotte (CLT).
  • American Airlines has undertaken various initiatives to reduce carbon emissions on flights including flights from San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). The airline has invested in production facilities for SAF and is working with partners to develop low-carbon fuel.
  • JetBlue allows pets to travel in the cabin on flights from San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR) for a fee. The pet must be at least 8 weeks old and must not exceed 20 lbs in weight. Additionally, only one pet per passenger is allowed.
  • Air Canada provides a range of services to people with reduced mobility on flights from San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR). Some of these include assistance from check-in and security screening to boarding and deplaning, priority seating, and assistance with the use of onboard lavatories.
  • Delta Airlines offers families traveling with children the use of complimentary strollers to make getting around the airport easier. The airline also offers a variety of meals for children on board flights from San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), including special meals for infants and toddlers.

Prefer to fly direct from San José to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Newark.
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Direct returns

Newark to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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

 
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Referencing ANA'S service to Japan and the return on UA, the pillow was awful, the crew was not very attentive, and the food was bizarre and tasted okay. Whoever's idea it was to make vegetable tempera in a steam capsule should probably revisit that. Since it was the vegetarian option, it was my only choice.

6.0 GoodTed, Jun 2026
HND - EWR
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Referencing ANA'S service to Japan and the return on UA, the pillow was awful, the crew was not very attentive, and the food was bizarre and tasted okay. Whoever's idea it was to make vegetable tempera in a steam capsule should probably revisit that. Since it was the vegetarian option, it was my only choice.

Crew were welcoming, accommodating and they worked hard to find places for all carry on.

Broken tray table. Erratic service. Premium economy is more economy than premium- other airlines treat PE much better. No lounge access.

Our flight from Nice to Newark ran an hour late, and the food was mediocre, but it was fine. The problem was that we were scheduled to have a 4.5-hour layover in Newark, but then our flight to RDU was almost four hours late, finally departing at almost 11:30 p.m. We understand that flight delays were caused by weather problems in the East. However, there were at least two times, when were told that we would begin boarding in just a few minutes, only to have the flight delayed another 1.0-1.5 hours. This meant that we would leave a restaurant or the United Club, go to the gate, only to learn that there would be another major delay. Poor planning and/or communication.

Seats very comfortable; service efficient and pleasant; flight was on-time; boarding organized.

My food prefer was confirmed by email 2x and still the crew claim they had no pre-order. I taken ill while in India so I needed to avoid Indian sauces and spices, so the problem with the preorder was unacceptable. Additionally, is there a new rule to automatically not to disturb passengers? I would like this as an option. Lastly, for breakfast I needed to avoid Indian and I’m allergic to eggs.. therefore the only option was pancakes and guess what was not available!!!

It was a really seamless flight and the entertainment selection was excellent.

Business class would have been better , poor quality blanket , services

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

Food was awful. TV didn’t work for long haul flight and my husband needed credit. Staff was nice and did their best but overall conditions were very uncomfortable.

Our flight from JFK to Madrid was delayed. We had to go from one side of the Madrid airport (Terminal 4s to the far end of terminal 4 - Gate K98) to our gate in less than 30 minutes. Put passport control and security/baggage check and that’s very hard unless you’re Usain Bolt. I called Iberia Airlines and the telephone customer service told me that I was going to have to pay to re-book. Luckily the help desk in the airport (who was dealing with dozens of people from the same JFK-Madrid flight) did not charge us extra to reschedule to a flight 8 hours later. They also gave us a voucher for breakfast and lunch. Glad the actual person at the airport had some actual sense.

Our flight was repeatedly delayed for maintenance problems: scheduled for 9.30am, eventually delayed to 7pm! Very very inconvenient! AA should have provided a substitute plane much earlier.. On the other hand, Customer Service crew in Charlotte helped us to reach NY (LGA) by late afternoon. Thank you Patricia!! The actual flight was quick and very comfortable. As always a. excellent, professional crew. [no food on a a short hop).

The flight was peaceful, just s slight turbulence, pilots and crews were all nice and made a great job! Arrived safely in the Philippines. Thank you ya’ll!

Terrible steward... Plane was quite empty... I asked to move "back" in the plane and the steward said no... Unnecessary power trip of mediocre people.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

Returned home with a blood clot from flight homes and the uncomfortable aircraft I was on.

It was really a terrific experience both going and returning on AA. Staff and crew were professional.

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

Flight was fine, but not having WiFi was a major negative

Everything was excellent and I enjoyed myself. Thank for everything

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

Jet blue is always good - the one weird thing was that they started boarding about 20-30 minutes before the official boarding time on the app. Just something to be aware of!

Boarding was easy. Provided drinks and snacks. Good aircraft and staff

Not very happy because of the long delaying which causes our luggages were not on the connection flight and nearly missed our connection flight.

It was good. I’m very disappointed that they don’t give commentary ear pods for the movie. I forgot mine at home

Jetblue provided a very good service during the flight, the plane in a very good condition, the crew is professional, everything was on time. That's it!

I have always loved JetBlue and had no complaints on my last trip… I will always recommend then. Thank you JetBlue

The comfortability was very good. Except, when entering the craft the the first steward never greeted us upon entering the airplane. He spoke too fast where his words were all jumbled and difficult to understand.

Jet blue was great But the Jayak system Wasa pure nightmare and wasted so much of my time and energy by not giving me a way to access jet blue to check in the flight back I didn’t even get the number confirmation code 24 hours before. Because I didn’t receive the email with the confirmation code I could NoT CHECk IN. I spoke to a kayak third party and they informed me I could not carry a carry on, on the flight which caused me so much extra stress it was just too much. You can be sure I will not be using it recommending your site. Again.

Seats are absolutely not comfortable and large enough. There’s a limit and you stepped over it. I understand that there’s a business class, however for the price it costs, it’s just plain stupid for a 50 minute flight.

The employees at the gate were not communicating, they preferred to give the upgrade to pilots and not to the elite passengers Every flight I more disappointing, clients shooed be priority instead of other employees even if they are pilots, there was plenty room for pilots in economy

They should provide water to passengers who ask for it

Horrible experience with Avianca, they delayed their flight and when we arrived to NYC, AVIANCA took 1 hr y 30 mins to park the airplane and all passenger get off the plane, it made me lost all my trains to get back home and I came back to my place at 3 am instead of 12 am. On the top of that their plane seat are so uncomfortable and is not enough space and killed my legs and knees, Avianca used to be good when it was a Colombian company, now after Brasilian company bought them, their service quality is bad and their flights are delayed and oversold.

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

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

Staff are the rudest in the industry … awful customer service … will never fly Avianca again

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

We waited for one hour to deboard the plane after landing. That could be better

I handed in my suitcase in perfect condition at SAL Airport. And in MIA Airport I received it with one corner broken and the wheels bent.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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