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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Portland

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Cheapest round-trip
$294
Typical prices: $438-$297
Frontier
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ATL - PDX • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $455-$282
Delta
Fri 5/29Sun 5/31
ATL - PDX • Non-stop
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Delta's free Wi-Fi benefits SkyMiles members on flights.
Use the Trimet Red Line from PDX for quick city access.
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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to Portland (ATL-PDX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Portland 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Atlanta to Portland

Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 9
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7:35 am - 11:50 am
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31h 15m
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5:20 pm - 5:02 am
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8h 42m
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$294Frontier
Thu, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 15
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7h 24m
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29h 20m
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$295Frontier
Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31
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9:39 pm - 5:22 am
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4h 43mnonstop
$297Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
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23h 06m
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5:31 pm - 11:38 am
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15h 07m
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$298Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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7h 13m
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$299Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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$300Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 15
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$301Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 7
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12h 11m
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21h 18m
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$303Frontier
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
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$304Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 6
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Atlanta to Portland flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Atlanta to Portland?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Atlanta to Portland departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to Portland?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Portland on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Atlanta to Portland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Portland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Portland, 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 Atlanta to Portland is October, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $456 and $398 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Atlanta to Portland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $330 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Atlanta to Portland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Atlanta to Portland, 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 Atlanta to Portland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Atlanta to Portland

When to book flights from Atlanta to Portland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to Portland 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 flights from Atlanta to Portland

  • Are there lounges at Portland International Airport (PDX)?

    There are multiple lounges at Portland International Airport (PDX) run by various airlines, whose priority access is based on membership and possession of registered cards. Some of the lounges include Delta Sky Club situated on the Airside, Concourse D, between Gates D5 And D7, and Alaska Lounge located on the Airside, Concourse C, across from Gate C5.

  • What is the best way to get to downtown Portland from PDX?

    Downtown Portland lies about 12.4 miles from PDX. The best way to commute between the two destinations is via the Central Oregon Breeze bus which takes about 20min to cover the distance. The bus runs four times a week. For a quick option, take a taxi and get to the city center of Portland from PDX at around 17min.

  • Are there family amenities at PDX?

    Nursing moms can pump or breastfeed in privacy upon arrival at Portland International Airport (PDX) from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The suites are situated post-BC and DE security checkpoints, near Gate D2.

  • Which hotels are near Portland International Airport (PDX)?

    If you’ll be landing late at Portland International Airport (PDX) from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), consider sleeping in a hotel near this facility. Typically, such facilities provide shuttles to ferry their clients to and from the airport. Some of the hotels around this area include Homewood Suites by Hilton Portland Airport and Courtyard by Marriott Portland Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Atlanta to Portland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Atlanta to Portland was $79 for a one-way ticket and $294 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Atlanta and Portland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Atlanta to Portland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Atlanta to Portland?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Atlanta to Portland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Atlanta to Portland?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Atlanta to Portland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Atlanta to Portland?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Atlanta to Portland?

    There are nonstop flights from Atlanta to Portland on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Atlanta to Portland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $405 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Atlanta to Portland?

    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 Atlanta to Portland.

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

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

    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 Portland with an airline and back to Atlanta with another airline. Booking your flights between Atlanta and PDX 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 Atlanta to Portland?

    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 Portland from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Portland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $198 or less one-way and $377 or less round-trip.
  • Various airlines run several lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). If you’ll be flying Delta Air Lines from Atlanta to Portland International Airport (PDX), keep in mind that the carrier has its main hub at this establishment. There is a Delta Sky Club in every concourse. Other lounges include USO Lounge, Admirals Club, United Club, and Minute Suite, all located in Concourse T. You’ll enjoy priority clearance under the fast lane program.
  • Suppose you’ll be arriving late at Portland International Airport (PDX from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), consider sleeping in one of the numerous hotels that lie close to the ATL airport. Such hotels include Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport and Kimpton Overland Hotel - Atlanta Airport, An IHG Hotel.
  • Persons with limited mobility arriving at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will receive the necessary assistance. Each terminal provides wheelchair and ADA-compliant toilets. Walking tunnels and the fully accessible plane train underground facilitate travel between terminals. The numerous elevators link the underground tunnels and the terminal departure level.
  • Families through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) should know that the facility is equipped with rooms to cater to the needs of nursing and lactating moms. You can locate these rooms at Gates B-5, D-34, F-5, and T-7. Also, they have sinks and seats for moms to pump and breastfeed in privacy.
  • There’s a prayer room where travelers can have a quiet moment to meditate or pray. ATL has two chapels. The first one lies in the Main Terminal, in the Atrium, 3rd floor, Suite 3080, while the second one is situated in E-Concourse Center Hall.

Prefer to fly direct from Atlanta to Portland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Portland.
Find which airlines fly direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Portland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Portland

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Delta

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Portland to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to Portland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Atlanta to Portland. 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 Atlanta to Portland? 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12332 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Couldn’t order food for the family because all the good food was unavailable. We opted for bringing something on with us. I also didn’t like that I had to have T-mobile for online movies. Stupid.

6.0 Gooddiane, May 2026
OGG - PDX
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Couldn’t order food for the family because all the good food was unavailable. We opted for bringing something on with us. I also didn’t like that I had to have T-mobile for online movies. Stupid.

Alaska is by far the best airline to fly with 😍

The flight crew home was so, so friendly and HILARIOUS. I’ll keep flying Alaska like I have for the last 30+ years!

Deboarding the plane was chaos. The passengers in the back of the plane started deplaning before the passengers in the middle of the plane could even retrieve their overhead bags. The staff of the plane did nothing to help.

Enforce the one bag rule for carry ons. Don't allow people to have 2 and 3 carry ons. Make baggage gets loaded onto the correct plane. My bag didn't get put onto my last flight so I didn't get it until the next day.

onboard snack was pretzels, but the FA was super nice when my neighbor asked for cookies instead and also brought some for me. :)

On time. .breakfast was especially good. First class service was special

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

Tight hot cramped seating. Gate change plus a board and de plane request with two hour delay

We treated ourselves to first class and were underwhelmed by the experience. No screen for entertainment. Food was not great...only one or two options, small portions, dry. We won't waste our money upgrading again. Good news was we made it to PDX safe and sound. Crew was attentive.

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

No entertainment. Plane was so small had to pink tag a carry on ive used for 20 years easily on board. The fact the flight got in at midnight, had to wait for crew in fort wayne to allow the plane to approach the gate, THEN had to wait for bag on jet bridge made experience irritating at best.

Overall Good! The weather delayed our takeoff from Atlanta and our arrival in Miami! If Mother Nature can mess up a flight she will do it every time!

Subpar. The seating on the plane is almost unbearable. We are literally touching and/or sitting on each other which is totally unacceptable and shameful. Pilots and crew was very accommodating and friendly.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Same experience as the flight from Norfolk to Atlanta where people are boarded in zones that don't make sense. People behind you on the plane will get on before you and they take the luggage space on your row.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

The Honolulu Hub needs 2 to 3 times the amount of things to do as well as shuttles that transport to/from gates and terminals. Arriving from OCONUS locations; transferring to CONUS locations its a miserable experience. Fetching and re-checking bags, then returning to a gate across the airport take longer than any other large airport. If youre confused by what I mean, the process goes like this: Disembark plane Walk a mile to the main terminal Walk half a mile to baggage claim Wait 40 minutes for baggage Walk a mile to re-check-in baggage Wait 20 minutes for checking in those bags Fo back through the wrong TSA line because the signage is poor Almost miss the connecting flight because your gate is across the airport.

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

Yall need to integrate your system with Alaska more efficiently. They booted me off the first flight because of a discrepancy on your end.

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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