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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to New Orleans (SMF-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to New Orleans

Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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4:22 pm - 5:18 amSMF-MSY
10h 56m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 9:41 pmMSY-SMF
26h 46m1 stop
$173Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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5:30 am - 11:16 pmSMF-MSY
15h 46m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
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5:30 am - 11:16 pmSMF-MSY
15h 46m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$179Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
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5:30 am - 5:09 pmSMF-MSY
9h 39m2 stops
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 11
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4:22 pm - 5:18 amSMF-MSY
10h 56m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 3:22 pmMSY-SMF
20h 27m1 stop
$182Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8
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4:22 pm - 5:18 amSMF-MSY
10h 56m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$183Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
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5:30 am - 11:16 pmSMF-MSY
15h 46m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 4:19 pmMSY-SMF
27h 08m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 5:18 amSMF-MSY
10h 56m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 3:22 pmMSY-SMF
20h 27m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 5:09 pmSMF-MSY
9h 39m2 stops
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:16 pmSMF-MSY
15h 46m1 stop
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3:11 pm - 11:56 pmMSY-SMF
10h 45m1 stop
$189Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Sacramento to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans, 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 Sacramento to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $327 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $579 and $499 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to New Orleans, 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 Sacramento to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to New Orleans

  • Does Sacramento International Airport (SMF) offer parking facilities?

    You can fly from Sacramento to New Orleans anxiety-free with the knowledge that your automobile is secure. SMF features on-site and off-site parking lots close to the airport terminals. The Hourly Parking Lot in Terminal B is ideal for brief stays. The Daily Parking Lot, before the door to the car park at Airport Boulevard, is connected to Terminals A and B via a pedestrian bridge. The East and West Economy Lots are further from the airports and offer lower parking prices. The Daily and Economy lots have airport shuttles as well.

  • Does SMF offer services for passengers with disabilities?

    SMF intends to provide universally accessible services for the convenience of its guests. Many accessibility facilities, including visual paging, braille signs, and TDD telephones, are available throughout the terminals. Additionally, special needs guests are afforded lift-equipped shuttles and disabled parking lots. For wheelchair and baggage assistance, be sure to notify your airline while reserving your Sacramento to New Orleans ticket.

  • Where is the waiting area for arriving passengers at MSY?

    MSY has a lot at the junction at the end of Hollande Street. You cannot wait for arriving passengers curbside at the terminal buildings, but the mobile lot works well, and you can wait for arriving passengers for up to an hour at the lot.

  • What are the eco-friendliest airlines plying the route from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    Flights from Sacramento to New Orleans with a single stop are the cheapest and eco-friendliest compared to those with two layovers. Flights on this route release approximately 850 kg of carbon per individual, with airlines Frontier and Southwest being the eco-friendliest. These release 45% and 38% less carbon, respectively.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to New Orleans was $103 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and New Orleans?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and New Orleans, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New Orleans from Sacramento?

    Dallas is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Sacramento to New Orleans.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to New Orleans are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to New Orleans?

    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 Sacramento to New Orleans.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 New Orleans from Sacramento 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 Sacramento to New Orleans

  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hosts a Massage Bar at Terminal B, airside. Passengers who would like to ease their knotted muscles before heading to New Orleans can stop at the Massage Bar for spa treatments targeting your face, back, feet, or arms.
  • Escape the airport mayhem in Sacramento International Airport lounges. The airport boasts two Escape lounges, one at Gate 1 and one near security control, both of which require a lounge pass to enter. The lounges are a good place to catch up with your new read, and the Wi-Fi connectivity at the airport helps you keep in touch with current issues.
  • For those looking for business services at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), there's a business center in the ticket lobby next to the post office. They offer several services, including Wire transfers, faxing, and copying services.
  • Airport maneuvering can be a daunting task if you have luggage. Guests wishing to feast their eyes on MSY’s stores and eateries can stow their luggage at the Baggage Storage kiosk close to Baggage Claims 5 and 6. Rush it Courier operates a VIP Baggage Check Service for bulkier bags.
  • If you want to catch a shut eye after your trip to New Orleans, head to Comfort Inn and Suites New Orleans Airport North, a short distance from MSY. The hotel also has airport shuttles.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to New Orleans. 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4244 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.6Entertainment
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

4.0 OkayTraci, Jun 2025OAK - SEA
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Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

It was okay delay was long but I made it

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

Good on that leg. When I arrived in Detroit I had to wait over an hour for luggage.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

Good experience except for the drunk woman who was with a child. Sad

Too many time late and postponed No electrical power for my electric devices

Spirit is by far the worst airline to travel with, period. Seats are cardboard, flight attendants need anger management and if you ask for water, you’re basically a criminal. I don’t care how much it costs but I will travel with an airline who actually cares about their customers. Oh and one more thing, the next time your gate agent puts his foot on someone’s baggage's scale, I hope they get what’s coming next, a viral video of your scams. You suck Spirit, do better.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

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