$682 Find Cheap Flights to North America

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Cheap Flights to North America

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,004
New York
Newark1 stop$1,338
Vancouver
Vancouver3 stops$1,341
Toronto
Toronto2 stops$1,608
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,185
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,032
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,236
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stops$1,757
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,460
Calgary
Calgary2 stops$1,467
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,289
Miami
Miami1 stop$1,236
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,323
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$1,344
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,351
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,349
Montreal
Montreal2 stops$1,612
Houston
Houston2 stops$1,425
Cancún
Cancún2 stops$1,895
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,366
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,004
New York
Newark1 stop$1,338
Vancouver
Vancouver3 stops$1,341
Toronto
Toronto2 stops$1,608
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$1,185
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,032
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,236
Mexico City
Mexico City2 stops$1,757
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,460
Calgary
Calgary2 stops$1,467
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$1,289
Miami
Miami1 stop$1,236
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$1,323
Orlando
Orlando1 stop$1,344
Washington, D.C.
Baltimore2 stops$1,351
Boston
Boston2 stops$1,349
Montreal
Montreal2 stops$1,612
Houston
Houston2 stops$1,425
Cancún
Cancún2 stops$1,895
Denver
Denver2 stops$1,366

Book Cheap North America Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to North America 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 to North America

Wed, 22 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
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LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
$1,004Fiji Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
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LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
$1,011Fiji Airways
Tue, 19 May - Tue, 16 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 19:00
SYD
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JFK
23h 50m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
15:50 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
25h 15m
1 stop
$1,385Qantas Airways
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 20:04
SYD
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JFK
24h 54m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
16:30 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
24h 35m
1 stop
$1,413Qantas Airways
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 20:00
SYD
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JFK
24h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:53 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
26h 12m
2 stops
$1,416American Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 22:59
SYD
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JFK
27h 49m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
17:20 - 07:05
JFK
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SYD
23h 45m
2 stops
$1,421American Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 22:26
SYD
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EWR
26h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:30 - 07:00
EWR
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SYD
23h 30m
1 stop
$1,428United Airlines
Tue, 26 May - Tue, 2 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 - 20:10
SYD
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EWR
23h 50m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
13:20 - 06:55
EWR
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SYD
27h 35m
1 stop
$1,439Air New Zealand
Thu, 6 Aug - Sun, 16 Aug
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 19:04
SYD
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EWR
23h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 06:55
EWR
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SYD
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,440United Airlines
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
09:30 - 18:59
SYD
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EWR
23h 29m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
18:45 - 07:00
EWR
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SYD
22h 15m
1 stop
$1,443Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to North America

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

What is the cheapest flight to North America?

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

The cheapest ticket to North America from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $1,237 return. The most popular route is Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,237.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to North America?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to North America, 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 Australia to North America is August, when tickets cost $1,226 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,715 and $1,650 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to North America?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to North America depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost $1,242 on average. Morning departures are around 36% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to North America is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,377.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to North America?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to North America, 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 a flight from Australia to North America, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in North America?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in North America is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with an average flight price of $1,203.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$682
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flight from Brisbane to Los Angeles

Flights to North America: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to North America 
FernandoFlew with American Airlines
BNE
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DFW
Mar 2026
Buy premium economy or front seats in economy as the flight is long and your legs and arms will thank you.
DeborahFlew with American Airlines
MEL
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DFW
Mar 2026
Be sure to keep your electric adapter handy. N USB port available in airport.
CharlesFlew with WestJet
MEL
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LAX
Dec 2025
I had 5.5 hrs between my flight to LA and my flight from LA to Calgary. I barely made it! The plane to Calgary was loading by the time I got through in-flight delays, then inbound US customs, luggage pick-up, luggage drop-off, then TSA checks as I re-entered the secure zone, then fast-walk to the outbound gate. LAX is a difficult airport, designed last century when air travel was much more relaxed. So: plan for WAY more time there than you’d ever want.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
SYD
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LAX
Jan 2025
Bring some extra food! Long flight, you don’t get enough and quality is mediocre. No free snacks in between meals except for mini pretzels.
AurianneFlew with United Airlines
SYD
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SFO
Sept 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
KimberlyFlew with Qantas Airways
SYD
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DFW
July 2024
Be prepared for a long flight & take what you absolutely must have in your carry on.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
SYD
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YVR
Dec 2023
Check your connecting flight and make sure the process to get there and what do do with your luggage is explained to you.

FAQs - booking North America flights

  • How can I find cheap flights to North America?

    Start planning your trip at least two months ahead, and if you plan on visiting a few places in North America, consider starting and ending your trip in a major hub like LA, Houston or Vancouver. If you want to boost your savings further, consider itineraries with a stop or two along the way. You could, for example, enjoy a layover in Manila (MNL) before starting your adventure in LA.

  • Which visa do Australians need to fly to North America?

    Australians generally do not need a visa for 90-day visits to the US and 180-day visits to Canada. However, you must obtain a visa waiver before your departure (an ESTA for the US and an ETA for Canada). Australian citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival in Mexico. For all North American nations, you will need a valid passport with available blank pages. You should also have proof of accommodation and funds to support your trip plus a return or onward flight.

  • What direct flights are there to North America from Australia?

    You will find plenty of direct flights to North America from Australia’s major airports – Melbourne and Sydney – landing at US hubs like Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Direct flights are generally offered by Qantas, Delta, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. If you plan on visiting Mexico, Canada or other states in the US, you’ll generally have to transit through at least one airport along the way. However, Air Canada does offer some direct flights from Australia to Vancouver.

  • Which airlines offer quicker routes from Australia to North America?

    You’ll generally find shorter flight times with American, Australian and Canadian airlines like Qantas, Air Canada and American Airlines. However, you’ll also find plenty of fast and efficient single-stop itineraries with carriers like Fiji Airways. For example, a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles with Fiji Airways would come with just one quick stop at Nadi Airport (NAN).  

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to North America?

    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 Australia to North America.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to North America?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to North America 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 from Australia to North America?

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

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to North America?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to North America is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,599. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,699 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to North America

  • Looking for cheap airfare to North America? 25% of our users found return tickets to North America for the following prices or less: From Sydney $3,836, from Brisbane $4,036, from Melbourne $5,125
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest North America flight deals.
  • If you’re planning on exploring the redwood forests of California, the bohemian vibes of Portland, Oregon, and the stunning Olympic Ranges of Washington state, you’ll usually find better flight deals from Australia by entering and exiting via major west coast hubs like Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO).
  • Those hoping to explore as much of Canada as possible may wish to consider flying into Toronto (YYZ) and out of Vancouver (YVR) to secure better deals. How you explore the middle is up to you.
  • If you're heading to Disneyworld, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the recommended airport to fly to from Australia. This is close to Disneyworld, and you'll generally find good flight deals from Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL) and Brisbane (BNE).
  • Australians wishing to visit Mexico can find good deals and fast flight times by heading to major hubs like Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun (CUN). Cancun is ideal for the Caribbean Coast, while Mexico City is ideal for exploring the country’s central, southern and western states.
  • Mexico City now has two airports receiving flights from Australia. Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) is generally more convenient as it lies within the city limits. Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU) is outside Mexico City in the State of Mexico.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to North America

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to North America? 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.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 240 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
8.6Crew
8.1Comfort
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Apr 2026
NAN - HNL
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I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

Needed more leg room. Leg rest and entertainment system box took up a lot of space and I'm not tall. Breakfast was good. Poor quality of the entertainment options.

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

Offered to check carry on to final destination. This is the most absurd thing in the world. I'm carrying on because I need what is in the carry-on. I'm okay with picking up at next stop but then I will be on much larger plane that can accommodate it. Also, if there is ever a change to your flight. Go to the airport and have the people there fix your ticket. Don't do it over the phone or online with United they screwed us up and ended up with flights for our last leg that took off before our first leg.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Provide some Asian movies.....Chinese or Taiwan or some of the International films winners and better documentaries

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

My original booking with Air Canada turned into a headache

Amazing service, with enthusiastic crew members, and some breathtaking views of Vancouver. No IFE though, as it is only a 1 hour flight on a regional Turboprop jet.

It was just fine. I managed to make all my connection too sbut had trouble in Munich with no wheel chair and trouble trying to get help from the airport people to get to the other terminal for my flight. Finally a wonderful lady Amelia, helped me to make my flight connection Timon with zero time to spare.

Snacks were just placed and many people were hungry and unaware they were available. Ran out of water bottles. Attendants not available. Missed entire meal.

Board from the back of the plane to the front - it just makes sense. Try it.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

The flight attendants were not very nice. No smiles On my return trip I was charged for one bag $83.30 although I had purchased the flight including one piece of luggage. Can this be refunded to me? Thank you!

Bad experience. My checked bag was lost during this direct flight….how does that even happen?

Because of a change in aircraft, I was unable to experience the business class I paid for and was disappointed.

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

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