SFO - LAX

54€ Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles departing on 13.08.. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
86 €
Typical prices: 201 €-107 €
Alaska Airlines, Frontier
Wed 29.7.Thu 30.7.
SFO - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
54 €
Typical prices: 66 €-119 €
Delta
Thu 13.8.
SFO - LAX • Direct
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AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Frontier's check-in requires 3 hours preflight time.
LAX's baggage claim can take up to 40 minutes.
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Cheapest • from 103 € (return)
Best reviews • 7,9 score
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and others. Average duration is 1h 37m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles (SFO-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles 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 return flight deals from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Wed, 29. Jul - Thu, 30. Jul
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10:15 - 11:44
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LAX
1h 29mdirect
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19:07 - 20:45
LAX
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SFO
1h 38mdirect
86 €Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2. Sep - Wed, 2. Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:06 - 11:38
SFO
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LAX
1h 32mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:56 - 16:17
LAX
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SFO
1h 21mdirect
103 €Alaska Airlines
Tue, 30. Jun - Tue, 7. Jul
Frontier Logo
22:27 - 19:00
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LAX
20h 33m
2 stops
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19:07 - 20:45
LAX
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SFO
1h 38mdirect
107 €Frontier
Tue, 1. Sep - Wed, 2. Sep
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9:30 - 10:58
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LAX
1h 28mdirect
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20:40 - 21:59
LAX
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SFO
1h 19mdirect
107 €Delta
Thu, 25. Jun - Mon, 29. Jun
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15:26 - 17:07
SFO
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LAX
1h 41mdirect
Frontier Logo
18:02 - 19:35
LAX
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SFO
1h 33mdirect
108 €Frontier
Wed, 24. Jun - Tue, 30. Jun
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15:26 - 17:07
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LAX
1h 41mdirect
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19:55 - 14:25
LAX
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SFO
18h 30m
1 stop
109 €Frontier
Tue, 23. Jun - Tue, 30. Jun
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22:58 - 9:25
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LAX
10h 27m
1 stop
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18:02 - 19:35
LAX
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SFO
1h 33mdirect
113 €Frontier
Tue, 23. Jun - Tue, 30. Jun
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22:58 - 9:25
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LAX
10h 27m
1 stop
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18:02 - 19:35
LAX
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SFO
1h 33mdirect
113 €Frontier
Fri, 11. Sep - Wed, 16. Sep
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15:41 - 17:12
SFO
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LAX
1h 31mdirect
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13:59 - 15:21
LAX
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SFO
1h 22mdirect
115 €Alaska Airlines
Tue, 1. Sep - Tue, 15. Sep
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14:35 - 21:20
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LAX
6h 45m
1 stop
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18:00 - 19:15
LAX
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SFO
1h 15mdirect
116 €Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Los Angeles flights

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

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles departing in July.

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

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

For San Francisco to Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost 148 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 210 € and 204 € respectively.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight54 €
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles

When to book flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to Los Angeles 
IreneFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Arrive a least 1 hour before boarding if you’re checking bags. Light layers due weather variation
JohnjimyFlew with ANA
SFO
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LAX
Aug 2024
Layover from NRT(JPN), to SFO (US), to LAX(US) Easy if you are a United States Citizen, when you go to US Border & Customs, bring your Passport if you arrive Internationally. Remember to pick up your check baggage before moving into domestic flights, as they will check the tag for the plane you are boarding in. (They will check your baggage again). Bring your ID/DL (Real-ID COMPLIANT) with you to pass security/TSA, passport works too. SFO is pretty strict as well as LAX.
FatimaFlew with Frontier
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Frontier requires 3hr preflight check in even on domestic flights
JulieFlew with Southwest
SFO
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LAX
Jun 2024
Avoid flying into LAX. It’s a nightmare. Baggage claim took 40 minutes. And then the shuttle to the car rental place took an hour because there are two shuttles. The first is a local bus that makes a stop at every seven terminals and then it takes you to another place where you have to wait for your smaller shuttle to the car rental place.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles

  • Where can I find prayer rooms in Los Angeles International Airport?

    In the Private Suite Terminal of the airport, you can find multi-faith prayer rooms and several other comfort additions, such as daybeds and even a food pantry. However, you do have to purchase an annual membership to access this terminal of Los Angeles Airport.

  • Can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are several direct flights available for this route. You will be able to choose from airlines such as Delta, American Airways, and Alaska Airlines as these airlines provide direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Where is the food court at Los Angeles International Airport?

    The food court is located at Tom Bradley Terminal of the Los Angeles International Airport. Some restaurants located at the airport include Barney’s Beanery, SeaLegs Wine Bar, and Built Custom Burgers. You will also be able to find a McDonald's at the airport.

  • How can I access airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport?

    You do not have to be a member of an airline to access the airport lounges at San Francisco International Airport as you will be able to purchase a day pass as an economy class traveller.

  • Where can I find childcare facilities at San Francisco International Airport?

    If you are travelling with young children, you can find child-care facilities such as play areas, nurseries, and others in Terminal 2 of the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles was 54 € for a one-way ticket and 86 € for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    San Francisco and Los Angeles are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Los Angeles.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of 137 € and an overall rating of 7,9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 102 € and an overall rating of 5,6.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

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

    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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for 93 € or less one-way and 48 € or less round-trip.
  • If you need to find additional information regarding your flight, you can download the San Francisco Flight Tracker App and you will be able to discover essential information regarding the airport as well as your flight. You will be able to find restaurants and locate facilities inside the airport, which will make your travels as simple as possible.
  • When travelling from San Francisco city centre to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you can travel via the BART train. The trip will cost you about $ 8 (A$ 11.44) and it will take roughly 50min to reach the airport. If you travel by taxi, the trip will take roughly 30min and will cost approximately $ 35 (A$ 50).
  • Upon your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can access the airport lounges by purchasing a day pass. The airport lounges that allow economy class travellers access through day pass are located at Terminal 6 of the airport. You will also be able to find airport lounges reserved for airline members, such as Qantas and Delta Sky Club.
  • Los Angeles International Airport is located roughly 22 km from the city centre. You can reach the city centre from the airport by train for a fare of around $ 1.75 (A$ 2.50). This is the cheapest method of reaching the city centre from the airport and the trip will take approximately 1h.
  • Should you require additional assistance once you land at Los Angeles International Airport, it is best to phone the airport in advance to pre-arrange services like wheelchair rental and other special services. The airport does accommodate travellers with reduced mobility, although pre-arrangement is recommended.
  • There are a few hotels located onsite at Los Angeles International Airport. Holiday Inn Los Angeles, Hilton Los Angeles, and Quality Inn & Suites Los Angeles are all located onsite. If you opt to stay at a hotel that is situated near the airport, you can make use of hotel shuttle services to reach the hotel.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +3 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Los Angeles. 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 Francisco to Los Angeles? 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.
7,9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12458 reviews
8,1Boarding
7,0Entertainment
7,1Food
7,8Comfort
8,5Crew
Airline reviews

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

2,0 MediocreEric, Mar 2026
SFO - SAN
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Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

Did not have In flight service on my round trip due to turbulence. I did not partake in In flight entertainment. Flight descending into LAX was very turbulent. It would have been nice if the pilot communicated with us during that rough descent into LAX to ease the minds of some of us more nervous flyers.

They canceled my flight with only a couple hours before checking in at the airport and offered no alternatives to get home.

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

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

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

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