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Cheapest return fare
$500
Typical prices: $569-$782
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/11Thu 10/12
AKL - SYD • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
$500
Typical prices: $536-$730
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Tue 22/9Thu 24/9
AKL - SYD • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Sydney (AKL-SYD)

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

Wed, 25 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 08:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
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19:25 - 00:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 15mdirect
$500Air New Zealand
Tue, 22 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
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20:05 - 21:50AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
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19:20 - 00:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mdirect
$500Air New Zealand
Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
Jetstar Logo
15:40 - 17:20AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 40mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$537Jetstar
Fri, 11 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Jetstar Logo
15:40 - 17:20AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 40mdirect
Jetstar Logo
06:20 - 11:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$549Jetstar
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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07:00 - 08:45AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
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06:20 - 11:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$565Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Emirates Logo
08:20 - 10:10AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 50mdirect
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17:50 - 22:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$568Emirates
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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13:25 - 15:10AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
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17:50 - 22:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$568Emirates
Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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06:50 - 08:35AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 45mdirect
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06:25 - 11:35SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 10mdirect
$570Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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08:20 - 10:10AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 50mdirect
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19:25 - 00:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 05mdirect
$571Qantas Airways
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
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08:20 - 10:10AKL  Auckland Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
3h 50mdirect
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09:10 - 15:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-AKL Auckland Intl
3h 00mdirect
$571Qantas Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Sydney flights

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

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Sydney?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Auckland usually cost between $539 and $670 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $500 on Air New Zealand (22 Sept–24 Sept).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

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

For Auckland to Sydney, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Sydney back to Auckland, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney, 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 Auckland to Sydney is February, where tickets cost $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $741 and $687 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Auckland to Sydney?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $648 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Sydney, 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 Auckland to Sydney, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$240
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Auckland to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Sydney 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 Auckland to Sydney

  • Are there hotels at Sydney Airport?

    Rydges Sydney Airport is your pick of hotels if you wish to find a bed as soon as possible after touching down on the runway. Located directly across from T1, Rydges has a variety of rooms to choose from. The superior queen room is available for A$ 234 (≈ NZ$ 245). and provides a private shower and blackout curtains so that you can freshen up and catch up on sleep.

  • What is the easiest way to get to the city from Sydney Airport?

    Hop on a train from Sydney Airport and you will arrive in the city centre in approximately 15 min. The airport train station is conveniently located close to Terminal 1 (T1) where you will arrive. You will need to purchase an Opal Card which is the public transport card required in Sydney, and a one-way trip to the city will cost A$ 14.30 (≈ NZ$ 15).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Sydney was $240 for a one-way ticket and $500 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Sydney?

    When flying out of Auckland you will be using Auckland Intl. You will be landing at Sydney, also known as Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Sydney?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Sydney, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Auckland to Sydney?

    There are direct flights from Auckland to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Sydney, Air Tahiti Nui or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Sydney are Air Tahiti Nui and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $937 and an overall rating of 8.4, Air Tahiti Nui is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $705 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Sydney?

    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 Auckland to Sydney.

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

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

    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 Sydney with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

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

    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 Sydney from Auckland 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 Auckland to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $312 or less one-way and $658 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying from Auckland to Sydney for the weekend or a short trip, consider leaving your car parked at Auckland Airport (AKL). A range of secure options are available, including economy, standard and executive parking. In economy parking your car will be further away from the airport terminals, however the price will be lower. Standard parking will mean that your car is a shorter walk from the terminal but without the extra services that executive parking offers, which include valet parking and covered walkways.
  • If receiving a meal on your flight is important to you, consider flying with Air New Zealand. On the flight from Auckland to Sydney you will be given a complimentary meal, which often provides the choice of either seafood or meat as the main. Air New Zealand also provides high quality in-flight entertainment including recently released movies and classic TV shows.
  • In the unlikely event that your luggage goes missing, head to the help desk located on level 3 of Terminal 1 (T1) at Sydney Airport (SYD) to report your case.

Prefer to fly direct from Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

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

Direct departures

Auckland Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand,Jetstar,Qantas Airways

Air New Zealand,Jetstar, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Sydney. 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 Auckland to Sydney? 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
EmiratesOverall score based on 3648 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Poor flight aircraft very old Crew was friendly 1 person though

Priority boarding for Silver and Premium Economy was very disorganised, in fact, non-existent.

Always my favourite airline. On time, lovely staff, clean comfortable seats. Well done

Premium economy on Emirate A380 is simply the best non-business class product. In fact its probably better than many business class if the seat isnt lying flat. The food and service is close to perfect!

Great first time experience with Air New Zealand and loved it. The flight crew was extremely friendly and provided great service.

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.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Despite having numerous passengers held up by American Airlines delays. Qantas (an AA partner) closed boarding with 0 flexibility

Boarding , crew and meals were all amazing. Couldn't wish for a better LOOONG flight from Dallas to Sydney .

From start to finish, every part of the experience was outstanding. The care and kindness shown to my 95-year-old mother was exceptional—truly 10 out of 10. From the assistance she received at Sydney Airport while boarding the plane to the help she was given when arriving at Wagga Wagga Airport, every staff member was friendly, professional, and genuinely caring. They made her feel comfortable, safe, and well looked after throughout her journey. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make my mother's trip such a wonderful experience. Your compassion and dedication are greatly appreciated.

I think it is much better than the flight I flew from Sydney to Tokyo.

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

We had a medical emergency, needing to get to an emergency room upon landing at LAX. I let the back flight attendants know the situation. One, David, contacted the pilot, who made arrangements for EMT's to be there when we got off the plane. They went above and beyond for us. We didn't have to go through customs, as a customs person came to us and checked us right at the exit of the jet way. Another wonderful woman, a United employee at LAX, perhaps a customer service liaison, took care of our luggage situation, as we weren't going to make our connection to Bozeman. When we came back to LAX to see when we could get a flight to Bozeman, the personnel are very accommodating and booked us on the next flight out, and assigned good seats. It was a horrible flight, physically, from Sydney to LAX, , but the professionalism of all involved was excellent! We are very grateful fir the way they all stepped in and helped during a very unpleasant medical situation. Thank you!!

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Flight delay was informed at the last minute. Food quality is not up to Qantas standard I was unable to book an online boarding pass on any of my 6 flights.

My bag didn’t make it but otherwise it was a great experience.

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

Couldn’t fly since they wouldn’t issue a boarding ticket. Something to do with not taking the departing flight since it was cancelled due to weather. No notice or anything about the trip being invalid. The app made it seem like I was all good for it. Never trusting travel agency

A good standard flight, a little delayed, on the return flight, comfortable during cruise hour. The food was tasty, the tea pleasant, standing in the rain, on Launceston tarmac, was stupidity. Just delay the exit from the airplane, don’t have us standing around, while another plane slows its propellers. That’s common sense, but overall comfortable, clean toilet, good legroom, I paid for that, last on, first off, get a front row seat.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

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.

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

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

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