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$51+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCE — LAX
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Mon 8/3
Mon 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Merced to Irvine

Cheapest flights from Merced to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 4, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/109:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Wed 8/1211:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/3$120
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/249:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Sun 7/2611:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/3$121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/319:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Fri 8/711:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/3$122
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/229:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Fri 7/2411:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 6/29$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 7/149:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Fri 7/1711:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 6/30$124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 7/229:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Mon 7/2711:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/2$125
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 7/279:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Thu 7/3011:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 6/30$126
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/19:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Fri 8/711:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/2$128
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/149:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Fri 8/2111:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 6/30$133
This Contour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Contour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Tue 8/2511:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/2$139
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/309:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Sat 10/3111:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/2$146
This Contour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Contour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/179:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Mon 8/2411:55 am
LAX
-
MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Deal found 7/3$149

Find flight deals from Merced to Irvine

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$120
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$51
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Merced to Irvine that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 4, 2026.
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Price

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Quickest round-trip

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Fri 7/31

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/7

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$123

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 7/30

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$124

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Mon 7/27

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$126

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 7/16

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/20

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$139

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Tue 7/14

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$139

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Sat 7/18

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$139

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Sat 8/22

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$139

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Mon 8/17

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$149

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Fri 7/10

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$167
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 8/13

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$57

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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 July 4, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Merced to Irvine as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Merced to Irvine

Explore weekly flight availability from Merced to Irvine. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 4, 2026.

The most flights from MCE to IR9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Merced to Irvine. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 1 outbound flight 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.

  • How long is the flight from Merced to Irvine?

    A quick flight from Merced to Irvine can take about 1h 35m. Contour provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $123. The distance between Merced and Irvine is about 259 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Merced to Irvine?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Merced Municipal - Los Angeles) can be booked for $120 on average, our data indicates $138 when flying from Merced to Irvine.

  • 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.

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