SYD - MEL

$85 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$159
Typical prices: $114-$217
Jetstar
Wed 11/2Tue 17/2
SYD - MEL • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$159
Typical prices: $114-$215
Jetstar
Mon 9/2Tue 10/2
SYD - MEL • Direct
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $177 (return)
Virgin Australia
Best reviews • 7.6 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Melbourne (SYD-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Melbourne 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Melbourne

Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Jetstar Logo
17:30 - 19:10
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:25 - 21:55
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$159Jetstar
Tue, 3 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
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08:10 - 09:45
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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19:20 - 20:50
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$160Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
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06:00 - 07:35
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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19:20 - 20:50
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$162Jetstar
Sat, 31 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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20:25 - 22:05
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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19:20 - 20:50
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$163Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Fri, 6 Feb
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18:30 - 20:10
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$165Jetstar
Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
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07:00 - 08:35
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$166Jetstar
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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21:15 - 22:45
SYD
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MEL
1h 30mdirect
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06:45 - 08:15
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$168Jetstar
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb
Jetstar Logo
10:50 - 12:25
SYD
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MEL
1h 35mdirect
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20:50 - 22:15
MEL
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SYD
1h 25mdirect
$169Jetstar
Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb
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17:30 - 19:10
SYD
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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07:25 - 08:55
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$171Jetstar
Thu, 5 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
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16:25 - 18:05
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MEL
1h 40mdirect
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20:25 - 21:55
MEL
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SYD
1h 30mdirect
$172Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Melbourne flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $151 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $263 and $243 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds (25% less expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

When to book flights from Sydney to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Melbourne 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flights

  • Is there a train between the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport?

    If you’re after a quick and easy way to get from the Sydney CBD to Kingsford Smith Airport, the AirportLink train departs from city stations every 10-15min. The journey takes around 13min from Central Station, and you can tap on and off at the stations with an Opal card or credit card. The adult fare is usually between A$ 16 and A$ 20, depending on whether you travel during peak hours.

  • Are there any rideshare companies operating at Melbourne Airport?

    There are a number of rideshare companies permitted to pick up passengers from Melbourne Airport. Rideshare providers meet passengers in two locations, depending on which terminal you arrive at. Qantas and Virgin Australia passengers will arrive in Terminals 1 and 3 and can meet rideshare drivers at Lane 1 of the forecourt, outside the arrivals hall. TigerAir, Jetstar, Rex and AirNorth passengers will arrive in Terminal 4 and can meet rideshare drivers on Level 2 of Terminal 4 Ground Transport Hub.

  • What parking options are there at Melbourne Airport?

    Parking at Melbourne Airport offers you the choice of value car parks and at terminal parking for the budget conscious driver, while the business car park and premium car park provide the convenience of being closer to the terminals and valet parking is an option for those who prefer more luxurious service.

  • How do I get downtown from Avalon Airport?

    The Skybus Avalon City Express is the best mode of public transport to Southern Cross Station in downtown Melbourne, but it will take almost two hours to complete the 56-kilometre journey. There is also a taxi rank outside the terminal and a dedicated spot for those using Uber, both of which require about 45 minutes to complete the trip.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, there is the 276-room PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport hotel, which is connected to both domestic and international terminals by skybridge walkways and is perfectly situated for the busy business traveller or short stay visitor. The PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport also has dedicated conference centre and meeting room facilities if required.

  • How do I get to Rod Laver Arena from Melbourne Airport?

    Travelling on to Rod Laver Arena after your flight from Sydney to Melbourne? If so, you should know that there is the Jayride Shuttle that connects directly with the venue in about 20 minutes, which takes about the same time by taxi, Uber or rental car. There are also bus and train options, however they are less convenient, even if less expensive.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport was $85 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    Sydney and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and will be arriving at Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Melbourne, Virgin Australia or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Melbourne are Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $292 and an overall rating of 7.6, Virgin Australia is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $360 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Sydney 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)?

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) from Sydney 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 Sydney to Melbourne Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $154 or less one-way and $227 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has two domestic terminals. If you’re flying to Melbourne (MEL) with Qantas, you should be in Terminal 3; if you’re flying with any other airline (like Virgin Australia, Jetstar, TigerAir and Rex), you’ll likely need to head to Terminal 2.
  • Sydney Airport has a convenient, onsite pet hotel for passengers who can’t bring their pet on their travels. Hanrob Pet Hotel offers both long-term and short-term accommodation, and the staff provide a premium level of care for pets.
  • You’ll find park-and-ride, short-term and long-term parking at Sydney Airport. If you’d like to leave your car at the airport during your trip to Melbourne, you’ll need the long-term car park, which can be found in building P3. The cost varies between A$ 9 and A$ 89 per day, depending on the length of your stay. Weekend trips may be eligible for a flat rate of A$ 79.
  • The City of Melbourne is served by four airports but only two of them handle the bulk of domestic and international flights: Melbourne International Airport (MEL), otherwise known as Melbourne Airport and Avalon International Airport (AVV) or Avalon Airport, and Jetstar Airways provides flights from Sydney to Melbourne to both.
  • Parents travelling with children on flights from Sydney to Melbourne should know that Sydney Airport has parents rooms and nursing facilities located near the baggage reclaim areas of the airport and there are also four children’s play areas in the International terminal including at Gates 32, 50 and 59.
  • International travellers connecting at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), otherwise known as Sydney Airport, should be aware that the international terminal (T1) is separated from the domestic terminals (T2 & T3), with a shuttle service provided between them by T-Bus, so factor sufficient transfer time when planning your flights.
  • Need a bite to eat while at Sydney Airport? If so, the airport offers a wide variety of choices, such as Chur Burger and Coopers Alehouse at Terminal 2 or Bar Roma and Bar Corretto located at Terminal 3, as well as Taste of Thai and Heineken House at International terminal 1.
  • Passengers looking to enjoy a refreshing shower before their flight from Sydney to Melbourne can enjoy one of several locations on the Sydney Airport premises. The Departures hall has shower facilities near check-in counters A and K and there are also showers near Gate 31, Gate 51 and Gate 24 which is a men-only facility.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Melbourne Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Melbourne

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Saturday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia

Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Melbourne. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Melbourne? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 430 reviews
6.4Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Food
Airline reviews

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

2.0 MediocreRon, Dec 2025
CBR - BNE
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Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Only answered OK and poor as there was no entertainment and I didnt have any food

4.5 hr international flight. We got a glass of water. Ranks up there with Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Spirit and Frontier. Expected better.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

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