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$88+ Cheap flights from Merced (MCE) to Irvine, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCE — LAX
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Merced to Irvine

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/289:00 am
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop6h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:12 am
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/263:50 pm
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/210:37 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:00 pm
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/19:09 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop17h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:18 am
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/166:06 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$256
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/137:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/159:12 am
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$329

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$88
(Mytrip)
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MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Sat 2/28

9:00 am-3:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

9:12 am-1:57 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$213

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 2/26

3:50 pm-8:15 am

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:37 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$218

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

9:09 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop17h 18m

$251

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Mon 4/13

9:18 am-9:06 am

1 stop23h 48m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

6:06 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop17h 57m

$256

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Tue 3/17

7:50 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$88

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Mon 4/13

9:18 am-3:15 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$148

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Merced to Irvine?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Merced to Irvine (average of $34). Flying from Merced to Irvine in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MCE to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Merced to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Merced to Irvine is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Merced to Irvine?

    Merced Municipal (MCE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Merced to Irvine. You should not have trouble finding flights to Irvine from Merced Municipal; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Irvine per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Merced airport to Irvine. It is only a 2.1 mi journey to Merced Municipal (MCE) from Merced’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Merced to Irvine that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Merced to Irvine flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Merced to Irvine?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Merced to Irvine.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Merced to Irvine?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Merced to Irvine by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Merced to Irvine?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Merced to Irvine (average of $34). Flying from Merced to Irvine in September is currently the most expensive (average of $76). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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