Cheap flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport from C$ 86
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MEL
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne are usually found in February or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 September 2026.
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
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Wed 18/118:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 174
Tue 20/1010:35 a.m. -
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Tue 20/106:55 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 175
Wed 7/106:30 a.m. -
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Wed 7/106:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 179
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
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Thu 22/102:25 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 185
Sat 12/95:55 p.m. -
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Wed 16/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 186
Sun 18/106:00 a.m. -
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Tue 20/106:45 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 191
Thu 12/116:00 a.m. -
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Thu 19/118:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 193
Tue 8/96:00 a.m. -
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Thu 10/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 195
Fri 9/106:00 a.m. -
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Tue 13/106:55 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 197
Mon 14/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 203
Best flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Sun 18/106:00 a.m. -
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Tue 20/106:45 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 191
Fri 23/106:15 p.m. -
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Sun 25/102:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 30/8C$ 268
Wed 23/96:25 a.m. -
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Thu 1/109:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 374
Thu 12/116:30 a.m. -
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Thu 26/118:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/9C$ 196
Fri 16/106:00 a.m. -
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Fri 23/108:25 p.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 224
Tue 29/127:15 a.m. -
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Sat 2/17:30 a.m. -
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Deal found 30/8C$ 286
Wed 3/39:00 a.m. -
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Sat 6/31:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 320
Fri 2/106:30 a.m. -
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Mon 5/106:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 324
Thu 17/912:40 p.m. -
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Fri 25/97:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 429
Sat 26/94:45 p.m. -
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Mon 5/107:10 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 541
Sun 15/116:00 a.m. -
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Wed 18/114:10 p.m. -
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Deal found 30/8C$ 631
Thu 22/107:05 a.m. -
1 stop3h 10m
Thu 29/106:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 3/9C$ 671
Direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to Melbourne based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 18/118:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 174
Tue 20/1010:35 a.m. -
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Tue 20/106:55 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 175
Wed 7/106:30 a.m. -
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Wed 7/106:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 179
Thu 15/107:00 a.m. -
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Thu 22/102:25 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 185
Sun 18/106:00 a.m. -
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Tue 20/106:45 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 191
Thu 12/116:00 a.m. -
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Thu 19/118:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 193
Fri 9/106:00 a.m. -
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Tue 13/106:55 p.m. -
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Deal found 4/9C$ 197
Mon 14/96:00 a.m. -
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Thu 17/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 203
Tue 10/115:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 204
Last-minute flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne. Data last updated 4 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 9/98:50 a.m. -
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Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 266
Wed 9/910:35 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 305
Fri 11/99:00 p.m. -
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Thu 17/96:45 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 235
Fri 11/912:35 p.m. -
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Mon 5/106:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 242
Fri 11/99:00 p.m. -
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Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 246
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Mon 14/98:50 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 265
Sat 12/95:55 p.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 186
Sat 12/98:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 295
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Deal found 4/9C$ 297
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Deal found 30/8C$ 196
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Deal found 31/8C$ 203
One-way flights from Sydney to Melbourne
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to Melbourne. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Mon 1/37:00 a.m. -
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Wed 31/1212:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 3/9C$ 86
Tue 15/96:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 30/8C$ 87
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Deal found 31/8C$ 88
Wed 11/114:25 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 91
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Deal found 2/9C$ 93
Sat 12/97:45 p.m. -
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Deal found 31/8C$ 97
Mon 14/99:00 p.m. -
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Deal found 2/9C$ 98
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Deal found 3/9C$ 99
Thu 8/106:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 1/9C$ 102
Sat 14/116:00 a.m. -
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Deal found 30/8C$ 106
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Deal found 3/9C$ 108
Find flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Melbourne that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
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Depart
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Price
Cheapest round-trip
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SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 1/12
6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 88
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 17/9
6:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
Nonstop1h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 98
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 99
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 18/9
6:00 a.m.-7:40 a.m.
Nonstop1h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 108
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 19/10
7:00 a.m.-8:40 a.m.
Nonstop1h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 109
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 30/9
6:30 a.m.-8:10 a.m.
Nonstop1h 40m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 117
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 1/1
6:00 a.m.-7:35 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 134
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 3/1
9:30 p.m.-11:05 p.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 134
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 14/2
8:00 a.m.-9:35 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 134
SydneyMelbourne
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MEL Melbourne
SYDMEL
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 6/10
7:45 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
Nonstop1h 35m
Melbourne
Wed 31/12
12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Nonstop0h 00m
C$ 134
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
The best time to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 193). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to MEL?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 56% on airfare.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between C$ 163 and C$ 289 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 174 on Jetstar (18 Nov-18 Nov).
Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Melbourne. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
The most flights from SYD to MEL are scheduled on a Monday (259 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (93 on average).
How often are flights from Sydney to Melbourne delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between Sydney and Melbourne have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Melbourne flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Melbourne flights?
Over the past year, Qantas Airways has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 4 September 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Virgin Australia and Jetstar from Sydney to Melbourne Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Melbourne from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney. There are 187 flights from Kingsford Smith to Melbourne per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in just under 1h 35m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 705 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is Jetstar. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 105 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Virgin Australia, starting at C$ 161. Jetstar is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Before booking your flight to Melbourne Airport from Sydney, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (89%), Air India (84%), China Southern( 83%).
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport? While on average our users pay C$ 149, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 91. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Melbourne), is priced around C$ 80.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (average of C$ 193). Flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 247). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Melbourne departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 4 September 2026.
Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Melbourne. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 4 September 2026.
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