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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Vancouver.
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6:10 am - 10:40 amYOW-YVR
7h 30m1 stop
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7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
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4:40 pm - 6:55 amYOW-YVR
17h 15m2 stops
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7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
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6:10 am - 12:35 pmYOW-YVR
9h 25m2 stops
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4:30 pm - 5:25 amYVR-YOW
9h 55m2 stops
$260WestJet
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Mon, May 5 - Fri, May 9
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6:00 am - 2:40 pmYOW-YVR
11h 40m2 stops
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10:15 am - 12:41 amYVR-YOW
11h 26m2 stops
$263WestJet
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Thu, May 1 - Tue, May 6
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6:35 pm - 8:55 pmYOW-YVR
5h 20mnonstop
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7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
$264Porter Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
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6:55 pm - 9:25 pmYOW-YVR
5h 30mnonstop
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7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
$268Porter Airlines
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Mon, Apr 28 - Sun, May 4
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9:55 pm - 12:11 amYOW-YVR
5h 16mnonstop
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12:50 am - 8:33 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
$344Air Canada
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Thu, May 1 - Mon, May 5
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6:40 pm - 12:16 amYOW-YVR
8h 36m1 stop
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12:50 am - 8:33 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
$349Air Canada
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Wed, May 7 - Tue, May 20
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6:35 pm - 8:55 pmYOW-YVR
5h 20mnonstop
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12:15 pm - 7:59 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
$432Air Transat
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Tue, May 20 - Sun, May 25
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9:00 am - 11:25 amYOW-YVR
5h 25mnonstop
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7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
$463Air Transat
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Wed, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 13

Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Porter Airlines

Porter offers free drinks and snacks, enhancing the economy experience with Canadian wines and craft beers.


Porter’s no middle seats policy ensures either a window or aisle seat for every passenger.

WestJet

WestJet’s Extended Comfort seats offer 3-6 inches more legroom and priority boarding.


WestJet’s Wi-Fi is available for purchase on most flights, ensuring connectivity.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Air Canada

Air Canada’s Preferred Economy seats offer up to 34 inches of legroom for extra comfort.


Air Canada provides live TV on some North American flights, enhancing in-flight entertainment.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on WestJet and Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Vancouver 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 Ottawa to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Ottawa to Vancouver, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl 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 Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $406 and $326 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

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.
No, with an average price for the route of $2,169, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$111
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Ottawa to Vancouver

When to book flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips 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 Ottawa to Vancouver flights

  • How much does a taxi from Vancouver International Airport to the city centre cost?

    How much you’ll pay for a taxi is dependent on which one of the 12 zones you’ll be travelling to within the city. Taxi fares range from C$ 20 in zone 1 to C$ 40 in zone 12. For example, Vancouver’s city centre includes zones 8, 9, 10 and 11. However, most hotels and must-see attractions are located in the Downtown/Kitsilano area of zone 8. A fixed taxi fare for zone 8 is C$ 32. Zones 9 (Canada Place/Downtown), 10 (Ballantyne Pier) and 11 (Stanley Park) cost C$ 36, C$ 37 and C$ 38, respectively.

  • Are there any restaurants in the arrivals area of Vancouver International Airport?

    Yes, there are fast food restaurants and cafes located in the arrivals area, most of them open every day until 9:00 pm. Starbucks and White Spot are open until 11:00 pm.

  • Are there any airport services for people travelling in large groups?

    The airport offers a service called Vancouver Skycap Porters, which helps passengers with their luggage from the baggage claim area to their vehicle. You’ll pay a flat fee of C$ 10 for up to three pieces of luggage, including pet carriers, and an extra C$ 2 for each additional piece. They have a first come first served policy, so there is no need to book the service in advance.

  • Can I travel from Vancouver International Airport straight to Whistler?

    Vancouver International Airport is the only international airport in Canada servicing Whistler. Travellers can catch a long-distance bus, called the YVR Whistler Skylynx, from the airport, departing from level 2 of the arrivals area of the international terminal. Schedules vary according to the season and tickets can be bought online or directly at the counter on level 2. A one-way ticket costs C$ 65 and discounts are often available for tickets purchased online.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport was $111 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Vancouver?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Vancouver.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    There are nonstop flights from Ottawa to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of $306 and an overall rating of 7.9, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $329 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    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 Ottawa to Vancouver.

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

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

    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 Vancouver with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and YVR 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 Ottawa to Vancouver?

    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 Vancouver from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $209 or less one-way and $360 or less round-trip.
  • Your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver will arrive at the domestic flights terminal of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). If this is a connecting flight, the international fligthts terminal is within walking distance in the same main terminal building.
  • Unless you're travelling with a lot of luggage that may potentially make travelling more challenging, the easiest way to go from the airport to the city centre is by taking the Canada Line express train to downtown Vancouver (30min) or downtown Richmond (18min). A one-way ticket costs C$ 9.50.
  • If you’ve arranged with your accommodation for a complimentary shuttle to pick you up from the airport, all vehicles, regardless of which hotel they service, pick up passengers on the green canopy area outside level 1 of the domestic flight’s terminal. In case of a delay or a no-show, use one of the courtesy phones available nearby.
  • For passengers in need of emotional support or a space to practice their faith, there’s an interfaith chapel on level 2 of the arrivals area in the international terminal, open 24/7. Volunteers are available every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • If you need to rest after your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver, book a room for four, six or eight hours at the onsite Fairmount Vancouver Airport Hotel after you’ve landed at Vancouver International Airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Vancouver Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Ottawa to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Vancouver. 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 Ottawa to Vancouver? 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
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 278 reviews
8.7Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
6.9Entertainment
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Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

8.0 ExcellentJendan, Mar 2025SFO - YYZ
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Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Porter was excellent. Boarding was a breeze. The seats were a little uncomfortably but the overall trip was excellent.

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

Get our, as a group, skis on time to their destination. Have more attendants checking people in. There was only one. The line was a block long :( . Also flight change with 5-hour delay

First flight out in the morning is often the best chance of running on time. Not in this case, which unfortunately is now what passengers can expect as what is common. - If you are late for a flight, too bad for you. - If West Jet is late, too bad for you. - Bags don't make it? Too bad for you. - Flight change by 1+ days, too bad for you Prices continue to increase, while customer service nosedives. This is backwards and in any other develop country would be considered unacceptable - except for Canada. Too bad for us.

Horrible. I checked out myself that it seems that I can have a free carry-on. But they ask me to pay $75 when we are nearly boarding. It was tricky during check out that make you mistake that you can have a carry-on beside your personal item. Also they ask $75 in the airport instead of $35 during checkout. So the whole process is designed to make you this mistake

Westjet has been absolutely terrible! Flights continually cancelled. Took 4 days to get home. Would have been 5, but we booked last flight with another airline after our Westjet flight was cancelled. Even pilot on original flight looked frustrated! Funny how they say cancelation is weather related, but they still have more than 1 other flight leaving to same destination on same day, but of course those are all full. This happened more than once on this trip. Two weather related cancelations and 1 mechanical. Not sure if the last flight even went ahead. Felt so sorry for families with kids and babies, and the older travellers. Felt like we lived out of suitcases and airports for days - SO RIDICULOUS! Next to no help from Westjet staff at airports, but it appears there is nothing they can help you with. Westjet has made it that they are unreachable when you need them! People were getting extremely frustrated, and rightfully so. Additional costs to us really added up, but Westjet literally DOESN'T CARE! Final straw was when we had to pay $1280 on a different airline (economy) trying to get home after another cancelled flight. Westjet will be refunding us a whole $140! Can't believe how this airline operates. We will never, ever use them again!

The only thing I didn’t like was how far away the gate was. I would have requested a wheelchair had I known.

Flight was delayed. Arrived in Vancouver at 3 am. Not a great experience.

Long wait to check in your bag at Honolulu Airport as no kiosks therefore no bag drop line. Confusing at gate as the desk is at entrance giving the impression you need to check in there . Waited in another lineup for no reason

Boarding process was poor and slow. Should fill the plane up from the back like other good airlines

more room between seats. will check out other airlines. uncomfortable - knees crammed against seat ahead

Flight diverted but info was really poor, ev3n with airport staff. The cats desi was a km away ,

Not much....we did not get the complimentary beverages promised in our ticket. My partner and I did not have the window seats promised. We didnt get to sit together.....

Delayed delayed delayed cancelled and all we got was $60 food or beverage Embarrassing I'd say

In both directions, one of the two flights was delayed in departing. due to mechanical issues (not weather). That tells me that inspection and maintenance is not being done often enough to prevent such from occurring. In the outbound direction, the second leg was delayed and we had to change our plans for after landing, thus missing an expected event. In the return direction, the first leg that was delayed; we had a long enough layover that we were not hurried to make our connection, but others were not so lucky. Comment about this survey process: in the multiple choice answers, there is no option for "Not Applicable"; as we had no food on board, we can't properly answer that question.

The flight was delayed several times, however , they kept me well informed with enough advance warning that I had not left home yet

Terrible. They boarded us and then we sat at the gate for 2.5 hours. Our flight overall was delayed 6 hours.

Amazing!! They had lots of entertainment with movies, shows, games, and music. I did not feel bored on the flight at all :)

Air Canada cancelled my flight and did not issue a refund. Air Canada does not accept phone calls to their customer service line 888.247.2262 for rebooking. Aircanada.com is down.

Seats to small and crowded ....way too many additional charges. No effort to make customer feel valued

The plane was cramped and dirty. Not enough liquid was served to stave off dehydration.

It was a short flight and for that reason the flight was acceptable.

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