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$65 Find cheap flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Melbourne to Adelaide, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

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Recent last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide

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The cheapest plane tickets to Adelaide found on KAYAK recently.
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06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$136Jetstar
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
20:10 - 21:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$142Jetstar
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Wed, 26 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
Thu, 30 May - Sat, 1 Jun
18:10 - 19:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
Sun, 18 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$198Rex
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Fri, 28 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$242Rex
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Fri, 24 May - Sun, 26 May
17:00 - 21:00MEL-ADL
4h 30m1 stop
06:05 - 07:55ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$342Virgin Australia
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Sun, 18 Aug - Tue, 20 Aug
17:10 - 18:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 10:35ADL-MEL
4h 05m1 stop
$357Virgin Australia
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Mon, 12 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug
11:45 - 22:35MEL-ADL
11h 20m2 stops
06:15 - 21:35ADL-MEL
14h 50m1 stop
$942Qantas Airways
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Mon, 12 Aug - Fri, 16 Aug
09:00 - 22:35MEL-ADL
14h 05m2 stops
06:30 - 11:05ADL-MEL
4h 05m1 stop
$956Qantas Airways
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Sat, 13 Jul - Wed, 17 Jul
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$65Jetstar
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Tue, 28 May
20:10 - 21:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$68Jetstar
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Tue, 4 Jun
19:20 - 20:10MEL-ADL
1h 20mdirect
$91Virgin Australia
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Tue, 29 Oct
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$97Rex
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Tue, 21 May
20:15 - 21:10MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$106Virgin Australia
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Sun, 18 Aug
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
$109Rex
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Fri, 28 Jun
20:55 - 13:25AVV-ADL
17h 00m1 stop
Wed, 30 Oct
06:00 - 17:25AVV-ADL
11h 55m2 stops
Thu, 13 Jun
16:45 - 22:35MEL-ADL
6h 20m1 stop
$325Qantas Airways
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Tue, 22 Oct
16:45 - 22:35MEL-ADL
6h 20m1 stop
$340Qantas Airways
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Mon, 21 Oct
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$203Jetstar
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 22 May
16:20 - 17:15MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$204Jetstar
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Sat, 18 May - Tue, 21 May
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
17:30 - 19:20ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$215Rex
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Fri, 17 May - Tue, 21 May
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
Fri, 17 May - Tue, 21 May
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
Fri, 17 May - Sat, 18 May
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$240Rex
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
10:10 - 11:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
11:30 - 19:50ADL-MEL
7h 50m2 stops
$517Virgin Australia
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Fri, 17 May - Sat, 18 May
20:15 - 21:10MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
20:00 - 19:50ADL-MEL
23h 20m2 stops
$529Virgin Australia
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Mon, 20 May - Fri, 24 May
11:45 - 20:35MEL-ADL
33h 20m2 stops
20:10 - 08:35ADL-MEL
11h 55m1 stop
$986Qantas Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Fri, 24 May
11:45 - 22:35MEL-ADL
35h 20m2 stops
20:10 - 07:35ADL-MEL
10h 55m1 stop
$996Qantas Airways
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Mon, 20 May - Fri, 24 May
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$136Jetstar
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Tue, 28 May - Sat, 1 Jun
20:10 - 21:05MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$142Jetstar
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Wed, 26 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
08:05 - 09:55ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$147Jetstar
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Thu, 13 Jun - Mon, 17 Jun
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$151Jetstar
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Tue, 4 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
08:05 - 09:55ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$160Jetstar
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Wed, 12 Jun - Wed, 19 Jun
06:35 - 07:30MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$165Jetstar
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Tue, 18 Jun - Wed, 3 Jul
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
21:40 - 23:30ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
Thu, 30 May - Sat, 1 Jun
19:45 - 20:40MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$198Rex
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Fri, 28 Jun - Tue, 2 Jul
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$242Rex
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Fri, 24 May - Sun, 26 May
08:55 - 09:50MEL-ADL
1h 25mdirect
06:00 - 07:50ADL-MEL
1h 20mdirect
$253Rex
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Sat, 25 May - Sun, 26 May

Flights from Melbourne to Adelaide - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Melbourne to Adelaide flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Adelaide cost $69 and was between Melbourne Airport and Adelaide. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $104.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The average price of all flights from Melbourne to Adelaide clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Adelaide, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Adelaide, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, 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 Melbourne to Adelaide is May, where tickets cost $189 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets is $262 and $257 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne to Adelaide, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Jetstar ($65) and Virgin Australia ($91). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Jetstar ($136) and Rex ($198).

Which airlines fly most frequently between Melbourne and Adelaide?

Melbourne and Adelaide are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Qantas Airways (14 flights per day), Virgin Australia (8 flights per day), and Jetstar (3 flights per day).

Which airlines fly direct between Melbourne and Adelaide?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide.
There are 5 airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide. They are: Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Rex and Virgin Australia. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Jetstar at $98 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Rex.

How many flights are there between Melbourne and Adelaide per day?

Each day, there are between 27 and 34 nonstop flights that take off from Melbourne and land in Adelaide, with an average flight time of 1h 23m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 213 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Melbourne and Adelaide?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide take?

Flying between Adelaide and Melbourne will take minimum 1h 25m and will require at least one stop.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$65
Flight from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to Adelaide

When to book flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Adelaide based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

  • Does Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) have any lounges for domestic flights?

    You’ll find dedicated VIP lounges available at Melbourne Airport for passengers taking domestic flights. For example, Virgin Australia has a lounge in Melbourne Airport’s Domestic Terminal 2, catering to airline members who have lounge access as part of their membership. Similarly, Qantas has a First Class Lounge on Level 1 of Terminal 2, just after the Security area.

  • What’s the usual checked baggage limit for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    Your checked baggage allowance will depend on the airline and cabin class you choose. For example, Rex and Virgin generally offer a 23 kg bag to Economy Class passengers and a 32 kg bag to Business Class passengers. As a low-cost carrier, Jetstar generally doesn’t offer a free checked bag to Economy passengers on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide. However, you can usually add one to your booking for a fee. In addition, Qantas offers a 23 kg bag to Economy Class passengers and two 23 kg bags to Business Class travellers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide was $43 for a one-way ticket and $90 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    Melbourne has 2 major airports: Melbourne Avalon and Melbourne. Adelaide is the only airport in Adelaide. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Adelaide?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Melbourne and Adelaide.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Adelaide?

    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 Melbourne to Adelaide.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Adelaide from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Adelaide?

    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 Adelaide with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

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

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne to Adelaide

  • Adelaide International Airport (ADL) has a single terminal that services all Domestic and International flights. The city’s airport is a hub for the full-service Australian carrier Qantas, and regional Australian carriers Rex Airlines and Sharp Airlines.
  • Adelaide airport features wheelchair accessibility, modified bathrooms and service animal relief areas to support travellers with disabilities. If you need assistance with your baggage, support for a traveller with autism or help with any other needs, it’s important to notify your airline at least 48 hours before your flight to ensure they can arrange your required services.
  • If you’re heading to downtown Adelaide after your flight from Melbourne, buses, taxis and ride-share providers are available. Buses are generally the cheapest option, with the J1 and J2 lines departing from the plaza outside the terminal building. Taxis and ride-share providers pull up just outside the Arrivals Hall of the terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Find which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Adelaide, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Melbourne to Adelaide

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

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Direct returns

Adelaide to Melbourne

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +17 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +18 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Adelaide found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$65
4/6Tue
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$68
29/10Tue
directVirgin Australia
1h 20mMEL-ADL
$91
21/5Tue
directRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$97
18/8Sun
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$106
28/6Fri
directRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
$109
30/10Wed
1 stop
17h 00mAVV-ADL
$216
13/6Thu
2 stops
11h 55mAVV-ADL
$248
22/10Tue
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 20mMEL-ADL
$325
21/10Mon
1 stopQantas Airways
6h 20mMEL-ADL
$340

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Adelaide

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Adelaide that are departing in the next 10 days.
18/5Sat
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-ADL
22/5Wed
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$203
18/5Sat
directJetstar
1h 25mMEL-ADL
21/5Tue
directJetstar
1h 20mADL-MEL
$204
17/5Fri
directRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
21/5Tue
directRex
1h 20mADL-MEL
$215
17/5Fri
direct
1h 25mMEL-ADL
21/5Tue
direct
1h 20mADL-MEL
$219
17/5Fri
direct
1h 25mMEL-ADL
18/5Sat
direct
1h 20mADL-MEL
$236
17/5Fri
directRex
1h 25mMEL-ADL
19/5Sun
directRex
1h 20mADL-MEL
$240
17/5Fri
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-ADL
18/5Sat
multi-stopVirgin Australia
7h 50mADL-MEL
$517
20/5Mon
directVirgin Australia
1h 25mMEL-ADL
24/5Fri
multi-stopVirgin Australia
23h 20mADL-MEL
$529
20/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
33h 20mMEL-ADL
24/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
11h 55mADL-MEL
$986
20/5Mon
multi-stopQantas Airways
35h 20mMEL-ADL
24/5Fri
multi-stopQantas Airways
10h 55mADL-MEL
$996

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Flights to Adelaide

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Adelaide (ADL)Australia

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Adelaide - Melbourne

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