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Cheap Flights from Australia to OR Tambo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Australia to OR Tambo 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 Australia to OR Tambo

Mon, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 15
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13:50 - 18:35PER-JNB
34h 45m1 stop
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19:50 - 23:55JNB-PER
22h 05m1 stop
R13 470Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 3
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1:10 - 18:35PER-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
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19:50 - 12:30JNB-PER
34h 40m1 stop
R13 667Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 3
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1:10 - 18:35PER-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
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19:50 - 12:30JNB-PER
34h 40m1 stop
R13 793Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 25
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16:45 - 5:05BNE-JNB
20h 20m1 stop
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20:45 - 5:05JNB-BNE
24h 20m1 stop
R21 469South African
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Tue, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 24
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21:55 - 15:35BNE-JNB
25h 40m1 stop
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19:50 - 22:35JNB-BNE
42h 45m1 stop
R21 936Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 24
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15:10 - 15:35BNE-JNB
32h 25m1 stop
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12:45 - 22:35JNB-BNE
25h 50m1 stop
R22 025Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 9
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20:55 - 15:00AVV-JNB
27h 05m1 stop
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17:30 - 23:15JNB-AVV
20h 45m1 stop
R22 420Qantas Airways
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Wed, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 22
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 16:20AVV-JNB
18h 20m1 stop
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18:45 - 20:15JNB-AVV
17h 30m1 stop
R22 922Qantas Airways
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 19
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13:05 - 20:35DRW-JNB
39h 00m2 stops
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18:50 - 23:55JNB-DRW
45h 35m2 stops
R23 819Emirates
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
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16:50 - 5:30LST-JNB
45h 40m2 stops
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13:25 - 10:35JNB-LST
36h 10m2 stops
R24 195Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to OR Tambo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Sydney, at R241 578 return. The most popular connection is from Perth to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R13 470 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs R20 090 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R13 016 and departed from Perth. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport which costs R27 390 on average, and Perth to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which costs R25 100 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R19 945 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is R32 661 and R23 317 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R19 586.

What is a good deal for flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for the following prices or less: From Perth R22 276 return, from Sydney R25 420 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flightR8 645
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (44% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Johannesburg

FAQs - booking Johannesburg flights

  • Which airlines fly directly to Johannesburg from Australia?

    There are currently no direct flights to Johannesburg from Australia. However, there are several that complete the flight with just one stop. These include Singapore Airlines, which stops in Singapore as a layover point; Qatar Airways, using Doha as a layover city; and Cathay Pacific, which favours Hong Kong for its layover.

  • My child is flying alone. What assistance can they get at O.R. Tambo?

    If you have a child flying by themselves, call O.R. Tambo customer service with at least 48h notice. They will arrange an escort to meet your child and provide a child-minding service on the flight, making sure they are comfortable, calm and taken care of. Your child will be escorted to their collection point upon arrival.

  • How do I travel from the airport into downtown Johannesburg?

    There is no direct bus route to the airport, however the Gautrain rail system can take you into the city. Another option is to make the most of hotel shuttles or to hire one of the taxis that you can find on the ground floor of the multi-storey car park. To stop illegal touting, the airport has ensured that there is a range of accredited taxi services that will cover all major towns and suburbs nearby.

  • Where can I park at Johannesburg Airport?

    There are seven parking buildings at the airport. If you’re collecting someone from the arrivals area, there is short-stay car parking in buildings 1, 2 and 3. For quick pick-ups, you can find drop off and pick-up zones in buildings 7 and 3.

  • Are there any airline lounges in OR Tambo International Airport?

    If you need to relax during transit or are waiting for a delayed flight, you will find a range of airline lounges throughout the airport. A number of airlines have their own dedicated passenger lounge for awards club members, including South African Airways, British Airways and Emirates.

  • What accommodation options are there near Johannesburg Airport?

    There are a number of 4- and 5-star hotels located just outside the airport terminal, including the Southern Sun OR Tambo International Airport and the Intercontinental Hotel. For those looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Airport Inn is only five minutes from the airport, while Lakeview Backpackers by the Pomula Park Nature Reserve is approximately ten minutes away.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Johannesburg was found on the route from Sydney, at R241 578 return. The most popular connection is from Perth to Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R13 470 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg?

    The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and the city centre of Johannesburg is 21 km.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R20 090. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R13 016 and departed from Perth Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R22 960. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are R27 649 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Johannesburg?

    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 to Johannesburg.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Johannesburg?

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost R1 126 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 429.

  • How many direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 979 direct flights from within Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Johannesburg

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found return tickets to Johannesburg for the following prices or less: From Perth R17 710, from Sydney R21 428
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Johannesburg flight deals.
  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is one of the biggest airports on the African continent and a world-class establishment. O.R. Tambo is the entrance to the country, with high-tech facilities and amenities. It’s the ideal airport when flying to the city for business or leisure, particularly for nearby accommodation and direct public transport links.
  • At O.R. Tambo International Airport, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants and food selection. Including alcoholic bars, fast food chains, coffee shops and sit-down restaurants, there’s a wide variety of tastes catered for, even with some local cuisine and favourites such as rooibos tea, castle lager and mielie meal-based savoury dishes. These are found both landside and airside of the airport.
  • The duty-free section of O.R. Tambo International Airport will offer a wide variety of international and local shops to explore. You can pick up local souvenirs, books, clothing, gifts and so much more at the Big Five Duty Free area. Whether picking up a last-minute necessity for your trip or a gift on your way home, you will have endless options to enjoy.
  • Travellers on flights to Johannesburg will be flying into OR Tambo International Airport. This airport is the largest and busiest in Africa and acts as the hub for the entire continent’s international tourism and shipping. The airport has two main terminals for passengers and is served by many of the major airlines.
  • For those looking for something to do in OR Tambo International Airport, there is a wide range of shopping opportunities to keep you occupied. Terminal A has a duty-free shopping mall at its centre, and Terminal B has an entire floor dedicated to retail. Here you can find South African souvenirs from stores such as African Eco, as well as major clothing and beauty shops such as Hugo Boss or the Body Shop.
  • Travel can be very disruptive to your routine. If you are looking for a Christian chapel, you will find it located on Level 2 of Terminal B. The chapel has services at 1pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday, and is otherwise open for passengers 24 hours a day.
  • If your flight to Johannesburg is for business, there is a Premier Conference Centre in the domestic terminal with a range of conference rooms and spaces. The smaller meeting rooms can seat between 10 and 14 people, however there is also a seminar room for 25 to 50 people or a full theatre conference space for groups of 60 to 120 people.
  • South Africa is a popular place to explore by car. If you’ll be hiring a vehicle to continue your journey, you will find kiosks for all of the major rental car companies, including Avis, Thrifty and Hertz, in the international arrivals area. The airport is only a 20-minute drive from downtown Johannesburg.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
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Direct departures

Australia to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Australia

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +69 more

ANA, ASKY, +70 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +66 more

ANA, ASKY, +67 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Australia to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3286 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
7,8Food
8,3Crew
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The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2025PEK - DXB
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The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

The usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

Overall good. Food choice in business class is a concern as same dishes on every flight for months. Crew is great and seats on this sector were fine . They need to have more variety in dining

Qatar Airways in-flight first/business class service is superior to any US airline; excellent meals are served on short haul flights such as between DXB and DOH.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

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