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Find cheap flights from Oakland to Detroit from $78

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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Detroit (OAK-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Detroit 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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5:30 am - 7:57 pmOAK-DTW
11h 27m1 stop
11:20 pm - 11:04 amDTW-OAK
14h 44m1 stop
$155Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:30 am - 7:57 pmOAK-DTW
11h 27m1 stop
11:20 pm - 11:04 amDTW-OAK
14h 44m1 stop
$158Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:30 am - 7:57 pmOAK-DTW
11h 27m1 stop
11:20 pm - 11:04 amDTW-OAK
14h 44m1 stop
$168Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
12:02 pm - 1:00 amOAK-DTW
9h 58m1 stop
11:03 am - 9:40 pmDTW-OAK
13h 37m1 stop
$174Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Tue, Jun 4
11:22 am - 11:17 pmOAK-DTW
32h 55m2 stops
11:20 pm - 11:04 amDTW-OAK
14h 44m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
5:50 am - 9:16 pmOAK-DTW
12h 26m1 stop
6:50 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-OAK
8h 05m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 16 - Sat, May 18
11:59 pm - 6:49 pmOAK-DTW
15h 50m1 stop
6:20 pm - 10:54 pmDTW-OAK
7h 34m1 stop
$238Sun Country Air
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Sun, May 26 - Sun, Jun 2
11:54 am - 4:56 amOAK-DTW
14h 02m1 stop
6:20 pm - 10:54 pmDTW-OAK
7h 34m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
6:15 pm - 9:38 amOAK-DTW
12h 23m1 stop
10:25 am - 4:54 pmDTW-OAK
9h 29m1 stop
$368Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 8
6:15 pm - 8:40 amOAK-DTW
11h 25m1 stop
5:40 pm - 5:21 pmDTW-OAK
26h 41m1 stop
$375Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 30

Flights from Oakland to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Oakland to Detroit, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Oakland, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost $349 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $687 and $658 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Oakland to Detroit?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Detroit from Oakland were found on Spirit Airlines ($78) and Sun Country Air ($158), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($155) and Sun Country Air ($238).

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to Detroit

When to book flights from Oakland to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Detroit 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 Oakland to Detroit flights

  • Which other nearby cities are served by Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves the city of Detroit and the greater Detroit metropolitan area. In addition to Detroit, several other nearby towns and suburbs are conveniently served by DTW, including Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Livonia, Romulus, and Ypsilanti. These destinations are easily accessible by road transport.

  • What are the most popular layovers on flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) may have layovers at various airports depending on the airline and the specific flight route. Popular stop-over airports include Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Denver International Airport (DEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines offering flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    Many airlines are trying to become more environmentally friendly and reduce their carbon footprinton trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). For instance, Alaska, Delta, and Southwest Airlines have improved fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and invested in more fuel-efficient aircraft.

  • Do airlines offer family services on trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)?

    JetBlue and United Airlines are well-regarded by parents for their family-friendly services and amenities on trips between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Both carriers provide priority boarding for families with young children and kid-friendly amenities such as in-flight entertainment options and complimentary snacks.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland, California to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $78 for a one-way ticket and $155 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Detroit?

    Oakland and Detroit are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Oakland from Oakland and will be arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Detroit?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Detroit, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Detroit are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $669 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $589 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Detroit?

    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 Oakland to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and DTW 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 Oakland to Detroit?

    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 Detroit from Oakland 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 OAK to Detroit

  • BART is a convenient and popular option for getting from downtown Oakland to Oakland International Airport (OAK). The Coliseum Station is the nearest BART station to the airport, and you can take the AirBART shuttle from there to the terminals. Still, if you want door-to-door service, consider a taxi.
  • Southwest Airlines is one of the major airlines that operates a significant number of flights between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The carrier is known for its extensive domestic network and frequent flights between various cities. As such, consider Southwest if you want a flexible flight schedule that aligns with your travel itinerary.
  • Most airlines, including Air France and American Airlines, offer seat upgrade services between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Usually, this service entails moving from economy to premium economy, business, or first class cabins. You can do this using accumulated miles, paying, or as a complimentary service for elite flyers.
  • Delta and United Airlines offer services for unaccompanied minors (UM) between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). Such children wear special badges or tags that identifies them as UMs. Moreover, they are escorted by airline staff and supervised during the entire journey, including layovers and flight connections.
  • Passengers in the business cabin, also known as business class, typically enjoy a range of enhanced services and amenities that provide a more comfortable and premium travel experience between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). They enjoy priority check-in and boarding, enhanced in-flight entertainment, and premium meals and beverages.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Detroit. 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 Oakland to Detroit? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9111 reviews
8.6crew
7.3entertainment
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
7.3food
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

A flight attendant appeared to not be in a good mood that served us; felt she was being short. Overhead announcements were very loud compared to other airlines and the message was not friendly and was a little confusing. This flight was particularly over all was not satisfying compared to previous Sun Country flights.

Airlines should have to add their fees to their fares

I am upset with the hidden fees for bringing on an overhead carryon onto flight and also having to pay for my seat selection. This should all be part of the original price of the ticket. Very poor customer service

Sun country Wi-Fi was not working. Flight was overbooked by two people. Had to pay extra for carryons day before flight and I don’t like hidden fees like that.

WiFi did not work. Woman flight attendant in the rear of the plane was moody.

Flight delayed over 3 hrs due to unexplained issue. No text message to notify.

Well we did not realize at first it was a ground transfer, but we really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to friends and family. Our driver was awesome and the ride was wonderful. A bathroom on board would have been nice, but at least we were warned that there wasn't one so we went ahead of time.

We were on a fairly long flight and they offered nothing for a snack (unless you paid) and then quickly gave you a drink and were never to be seen again. I would have loved a refill on my water but that was not an option. The flight attendants were standing on ther phone when we boarded and left and never even greeted us. Any other flight I have been on they would have welcomed us on the plane and again greeted us as we got off. Our landline transfer from MSP to Rochester on the other hand was FANTASTIC! We would highly recommend!

Took forever to get the plane loaded and unloaded. Longest I have ever had. I was in the middle of the plane and it almost took a hour after landing to get off of the plane.

Our flight was delayed and there was no communication at the airport.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Bag self drop off was terrible! No staff there to help. Almost missed my flight. Would never check a bag in with Spirit again.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

Bad weather is one thing but repeatedly changing gates AND terminals after several hours of delays was horrible. Additionally after the long delays, gate agents were delaying us evening further by being overly picky with personal item bag sizes. Get a grip.

They kept us on the plane over 90 minutes after landing.

Terrible, long layover was a extra expense as l had to book another airline rather than wait for the already paid for spirit flight. This time around spirit let me down😔😔😔

Delayed as always, which I guess is better than cancelled. You get what you pay for.

If you get the big seats, it's all good!

Highly disorganized & experienced a flight delay while luggage was lost.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

My first time to fly Frontier and loved it! Boarding was super easy as we only had personal items. Crew was helpful and funny and the plane was clean. Pilot was also great at landing the plane smoothly.

late late late late no accountability no refund no adjustment no reasonable solution

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Oakland to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 27mOAK-DTW
$78
5/29Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 59mOAK-DTW
$79
6/30Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 28mOAK-DTW
$158
5/23Thu
2 stops
24h 44mOAK-DTW
$163
6/23Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 12mOAK-DTW
$165
5/22Wed
1 stopDelta
8h 01mOAK-DTW
$199
5/23Thu
3 stops
24h 44mOAK-DTW
$213
5/30Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 01mOAK-DTW
$219
5/22Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 34mOAK-DTW
$276
5/9Thu
1 stopAlaska Airlines
8h 50mOAK-DTW
$285

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Last minute flights from Oakland to Detroit

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 Oakland to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 08mOAK-DTW
5/3Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 40mDTW-OAK
$411
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 10mOAK-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 00mDTW-OAK
$415
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 08mOAK-DTW
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 40mDTW-OAK
$434
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 30mOAK-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 12mDTW-OAK
$450
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 28mOAK-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 00mDTW-OAK
$453
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 51mOAK-DTW
4/28Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 16mDTW-OAK
$475
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
8h 54mOAK-DTW
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 39mDTW-OAK
$768
4/28Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 50mOAK-DTW
5/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 15mDTW-OAK
$918
4/28Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 32mOAK-DTW
5/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 03mDTW-OAK
$928
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 33mOAK-DTW
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 30mDTW-OAK
$2,508

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Oakland - Detroit Flights

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Oakland (OAK)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

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Detroit - Oakland

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