R7 769 Find Cheap Flights from United States to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from the United States to OR Tambo

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

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:10 - 10:50IAD-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
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19:10 - 11:45JNB-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
R14 747Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
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21:10 - 10:50IAD-JNB
30h 40m1 stop
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19:10 - 11:45JNB-IAD
23h 35m1 stop
R14 853Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 19
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10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
R15 415Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Mar 12
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10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
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14:30 - 8:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R15 556Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Dec 8
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21:45 - 10:25IAD-JNB
29h 40m1 stop
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19:35 - 19:55JNB-IAD
31h 20m1 stop
R15 978British Airways
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Thu, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 16
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11:00 - 16:10IAD-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
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13:55 - 8:40JNB-IAD
24h 45m1 stop
R16 066Qatar Airways
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 18
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11:00 - 16:10IAD-JNB
23h 10m1 stop
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13:55 - 8:40JNB-IAD
24h 45m1 stop
R16 312Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 5
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16:00 - 17:45DCA-JNB
19h 45m1 stop
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15:05 - 10:29JNB-DCA
26h 24m2 stops
R17 472United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 2
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17:00 - 18:35DCA-JNB
18h 35m1 stop
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19:45 - 15:31JNB-DCA
26h 46m2 stops
R18 087United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 27
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7:25 - 9:25BOS-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
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22:00 - 19:55JNB-BOS
27h 55m2 stops
R19 880British Airways
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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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at R14 747 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R17 173 in the last 3 days.

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 April, where tickets cost R19 405 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is R31 376 and R29 090 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of R18 808.

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 Newark Airport R28 565 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR7 769
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

FAQs - booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flights

  • Does O. R. Tambo International Airport have play areas for children?

    There is not an official play area in the airport. However, if you go to Soaring Eagle Spur Steak Ranch Restaurant on Level 2, there is a small children’s play area within the restaurant itself. You can watch the kids play via cameras while you enjoy a meal.

  • Are there airport hotels in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there is an airport hotel in the airport. The Protea Hotel Transit is located in the International Terminal of the airport. Rooms are available for overnight use. Or, they can be rented in 6 hour blocks of time if you want a quick nap between your flights.

  • What to do in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    There are two chapel rooms located in the airport. The Christian chapel room is located in Terminal B. The Muslim Prayer room is located in Terminal A. There are also a variety of duty free shops you can visit throughout the airport. Or, if you’re feeling tense, head to Terminal A for a massage.

  • Are there good restaurants in O. R. Tambo International Airport?

    Yes, there are many great places to eat in the airport for those that booked flights to Johannesburg. You can stop by Spur or Wimpy’s restaurants in the central terminal. Or, visit Byte Restaurant in the international departures area. Visit Ocean Basket for seafood when you’re in the domestic departures area. All restaurants close by 11 p.m. at night so plan ahead when considering your dining choices.

  • What is the cheapest flight to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg was found on the route from Washington, D.C., at R14 747 return. The most popular connection is from Newark to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as R17 173 in the last 3 days.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 21 km from the centre of Johannesburg.

  • How much is a flight to Johannesburg?

    On average, a flight to Johannesburg costs R30 884. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost R25 225 and departed from Newark Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as R24 286. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are R27 821 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 OR Tambo Airport, 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 in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost R1 094 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R1 769.

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

    Each week there are around 1 018 direct flights from within United States 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 OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R29 671 or less one-way and R28 565 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg flight deals.
  • If you are booking flights to Johannesburg and want to relax, you can head to Terminal A in the duty free section and look for Letsema where you can get a massage. Or, spend some time in one of the chapel or prayer rooms before you head to your final destination.
  • If you’re wondering about your luggage when you get to the airport, you can find a free baggage trolley to get from one place to another. To keep your luggage secure, you can find luggage wrapping services in the terminal or Lock Up Luggage is located on the basement level.
  • There are many ways to get to and from O. R. Tambo International Airport. You can rent a car if you’d like to drive yourself. Or, you can use public transportation. Your public transportation choices include taxis, shuttles, buses and trains. Be sure to ask about airport approved taxi and shuttle services when arranging your ride.
  • If you have time to spend at O. R. Tambo International Airport, consider purchasing a pass into one of the VIP lounges. These lounges are available to everyone who buys a ticket – even economy passengers. Check with each lounge to find out the price of a pass.
  • O. R. Tambo International Airport is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. However, most of the shops and restaurants close at 11 p.m. If you have an overnight layover or are arriving late at night, keep this in mind and bring along a few snacks just in case.

Prefer to fly direct to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

United States to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to United States

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +70 more

ANA, ASKY, +71 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +72 more

ANA, ASKY, +73 more

Saturday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +68 more

ANA, ASKY, +69 more

Sunday

ANA, ASKY, Aegean Airlines, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from the United States 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 the United States to Johannesburg. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to OR Tambo? 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.
7,4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3609 reviews
7,4Entertainment
7,3Food
7,4Comfort
7,5Boarding
7,9Crew
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I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025ATL - DOH
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I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

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.

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

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

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

The service was good, the food could have been better.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

Although the crew were great and the good nice, I might as well have been on Ryanair for the amount of space I had. Not good enough BA. I’d rather pay more and not feel like a human sardine.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

Love the A380 - loads of room. Headphone socket on my seat didn’t work. Sounds like a trivial issue? Well when flying long-haul the in-flight entertainment is what keeps you going so when it doesn’t work it’s a disaster. Pay attention to the details please BA. Spoiled what was otherwise an excellent flight with the usual brilliant crew.

Crew were fantastic can’t fault them at all. Couldn’t do enough for us

Crying baby the ENTIRE flight. Not your fault, but I paid 2700 for a premium economy ticket and it wasn't worth it. should have just stuck with coach. flight attendants very mediocre - minimal effort. Plane didn't seem very clean. Didn't have any cleansing wipes - most airlines give you this when you board. Flat screen scrolling didn't work. Toiletry case a joke - why bother at all?

The overall seat and cushion needs to be updated. It was hard and no support. My butt was numb for most of the flight. The food was subpar at best being in premium economy cost. The flight attendants were excellent and attentive during the whole flight. Disappointed I had to select our seats 24 hours prior.

Did not use entertainment Food great Stewards had an attitude, not the best but below average from my other flights with AA or BA

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

I enjoyed the comfort of Premium Economy. The Purser on London-Nairobi was a little testy, snappish in his tone. I understand stressed, tired, etc but his tone in addressing passengers I found wanting.

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