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Cheapest round-trip
$196
Typical prices: $288-$465
Frontier
Thu 9/3Sun 9/6
BUF - MSP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$267
Sun Country Air
Thu 8/13Sun 8/16
BUF - MSP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis (BUF-MSP)

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

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Frontier Logo
11:36 am - 1:43 pm
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MSP
27h 07m
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11:28 am - 10:29 am
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BUF
22h 01m
1 stop
$196Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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1:40 pm - 8:31 am
BUF
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MSP
19h 51m
1 stop
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6:56 pm - 12:55 pm
MSP
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BUF
40h 59m
2 stops
$212Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Sun, Aug 16
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12:05 pm - 1:15 pm
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MSP
2h 10mnonstop
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8:20 am - 11:18 am
MSP
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BUF
1h 58mnonstop
$267Sun Country Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23
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12:17 pm - 1:27 pm
BUF
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MSP
2h 10mnonstop
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8:10 am - 11:10 am
MSP
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BUF
2h 00mnonstop
$267Sun Country Air
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:55 am - 3:46 pm
BUF
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MSP
8h 51m
1 stop
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5:21 am - 9:40 pm
MSP
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BUF
15h 19m
1 stop
$343American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:55 am - 2:50 pm
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MSP
7h 55m
1 stop
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5:21 am - 9:40 pm
MSP
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BUF
15h 19m
1 stop
$343American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 10
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2:30 pm - 8:20 pm
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MSP
6h 50m
1 stop
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7:05 am - 3:10 pm
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7h 05m
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$347Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:10 pm - 11:35 pm
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MSP
5h 25m
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5:35 am - 10:45 am
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4h 10m
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$347Southwest
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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7:52 pm - 9:08 pm
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MSP
2h 16mnonstop
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3:21 pm - 6:23 pm
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2h 02mnonstop
$349Delta
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:52 pm - 9:08 pm
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2h 16mnonstop
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3:21 pm - 6:23 pm
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2h 02mnonstop
$349Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Buffalo to Minneapolis flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Minneapolis from Buffalo usually cost between $200 and $439 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $196 on Sun Country Air (Aug 7-Aug 10).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

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

When flying from Buffalo to Minneapolis, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Buffalo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis is July, where tickets cost $238 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $477 and $468 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $305 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on Sun Country Air

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$89
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 36% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Buffalo to Minneapolis 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis

  • What is the cheapest flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Buffalo to Minneapolis was $89 for a one-way ticket and $196 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Buffalo and Minneapolis?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    On your way to Minneapolis, you’ll fly out from Buffalo. You’ll be landing at Minneapolis St Paul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Buffalo to Minneapolis flight route: Delta, JetBlue, WestJet, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Buffalo to Minneapolis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    There are nonstop flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $412 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    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 Buffalo to Minneapolis.

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

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

    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 Minneapolis with an airline and back to Buffalo with another airline. Booking your flights between Buffalo and MSP 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis?

    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 Minneapolis from Buffalo 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $159 or less one-way and $267 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Buffalo to Minneapolis?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Buffalo to Minneapolis St Paul.
Find which airlines fly direct from Buffalo Airport to Minneapolis St Paul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Buffalo to Minneapolis St Paul

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

Minneapolis St Paul to Buffalo

Monday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Buffalo to Minneapolis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Buffalo to Minneapolis. 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 Buffalo to Minneapolis? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4230 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

It went well. Plane wasn't full. Will be great when assigned seating is in place

It went well. We even got in 15 earlier than scheduled.

As always it was a pleasure to fly on southwest.

Excellent! There was a delay due to the weather and they did all they could do to keep us comfortable & updated. Thank you!

Couldn't connect to the internet and movies. Needed help.

First flight was delayed which resulted in missing our connecting. As a result class was downgraded to economy on a later flight.

Friendly flight attendant Quick checking for baggage drop Quick TSA lines

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Bus to plane was delayed for no apparent reason and our luggage was still on the belt when they shut it off. Took about 20 minutes to turn it back on to get our luggage.

It was a pleasant surprise to have complimentary Wi-Fi on the flight

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

My seatback screen didn’t work so that sucked because that’s what I was going to do on the plane.

An awesome flight crew. FC seat cushion just doesn’t cut it for a 3+ hour flight.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

The fight was about 2 1/2 hours delayed, but that was weather related. The flight was also overbooked. But we were in Comfort plus so the flight was fine for us.

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Survey sent before we actually left. Delay after delay. Now a crew problem.

Not really their fault, but a 4.5 hour delay is pretty brutal

we were delayed going into and out of Newark Airport by 3-4 hours each way. Excuses/reasons given were misleading. Weather was cited at first when there was NO weather issue. Turns out Newark had a shortage of staff and runway construction. United knew this and should have NOT scheduled flights when they know we would be delayed so long. I will avoid United and EWR airport at all cost going forward. Delta never looked so good.

Late out of the gate, late to takeoff. No screens on plane. Uncomfortable window seat.

Crew did their best but the plane configuration is too tight if you're bigger than an average sardine. Controls for the entertainment system didn't all work. The aircraft hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Going through customs and having a connecting flight is impossible in Chicago.

The only problem I had with this being my first flight was primarily on me having a large luggage and with the flight delay, having our layover be cut short. I had to go straight to the gate and may have almost missed it. Thankfully the digital boarding pass was easily accessible to be able to board.

On time departure & early arrival. Made a long day much better.

My last flight on 25 Dec, it’s Christmas Day, everyone happy and very good mood. I really enjoy traveling with Americans Airlines from Miami to Minneapolis my home town after long flight from lhe to Doha then Miami. Thank you again to make my travels comfortable and relaxed. Best regards

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

They cancelled our flight without warning OR a refund. Never doing business with American Airlines again! This is the second AA booked trip in a row that we've had challenges with.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

seats were way too small. Too short of a flight to offer amenities.

This was a short flight handled by Hawaiian Airlines. Flight was late by about an hour. As it is so short, no food offerings other than the obligatory cookie and drink. Flight crew was great.

We appreciated that the AA agent at the check in desk was aware that we might not make our connecting flight from Liberia to Miami due to delays. He immediately got us on an earlier flight, which meant less time in the airport and the ability to catch our flight home. Without him, we might had to spend a night in Miami, which we could not do due to work schedules once we got home. This action is what made this flight sequence excellent.

The flt was good and quick, but we had to wait 10 hrs for our 1 hr flight. We chose our flight in May so we could make the connection in Chicago quickly!!! Well that did not work out!!! When profits come before peoples plans made 6 months previous, and the companies don’t care, or give refunds for poor treatments,———I’m OUT!!!!!!

Boarding and crew were great, but seats are terribly uncomfortable. No food or entertainment options.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

The Flight was fine, the staff treated me well, the flight got delayed over 5 1/2 hours for maintenance issues....but it worked out OK,, they were very apologetic about it, and it is better to not fly if there is any issue than endanger peoples lives, so in reality that was a good thing, It did cost me extra for parking because I went beyond the time I had purchased for parking at MSP. But all in all, Good flight

Great! A delay in taking off but that’s it

Well my connecting flight was initially delayed 2 hours. Then it became a 21 hour delay. When I woke up the next morning the flight was then delayed another hour. I ended up missing a day and a half of training due to this. When asked if there was any way I could be transferred to a different flight I was told no because it was under a 24 hour delay. I will not fly with this airline again.

My luggage didn't make it on to the plane during my 2 hour connection. Losing all my clothes and expensive lighting for my photography business put a real damper on the trip.

We departed with a 3 1/2 delay . There was no one at the counter to keep us updated. We missed our connecting flight. Stuck in MSP. We got rebooked for the next day, now that flight is delayed. One drama after another.

The flight was fine and as expected. It was the waiting for over 45 minutes to retrieve the luggage that disappointed us.

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