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$162+ Cheap flights from California to Merced (MCE)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCE
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Merced

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Round-trip from

$238
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$162
(Advanced Air)
From California to Merced Municipal
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Cheapest flights from California to Merced
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Merced. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/14:10 pmLAS - MCE
Nonstop1h 42mAdvanced Air
Sun 10/52:30 pmMCE - LAS
Nonstop1h 36mAdvanced Air
Deal found 9/18$238
This Advanced Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Advanced Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/610:05 amLAS - MCE
Nonstop1h 42mAdvanced Air
Mon 11/109:45 amMCE - LAS
Nonstop1h 36mAdvanced Air
Deal found 9/18$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/47:50 pmLAX - MCE
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/89:05 amMCE - LAX
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/38:55 pmLAX - MCE
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/74:00 pmMCE - LAX
1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/29:36 amLAX - MCE
1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:45 amMCE - LAX
1 stop10h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/47:50 pmLAX - MCE
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:45 amMCE - LAX
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$430
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/26:45 amSNA - MCE
1 stop5h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:45 amMCE - SNA
1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$436
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 9/206:15 amLAX - MCE
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/229:45 amMCE - LAX
1 stop25h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$491
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:22 amLAX - MCE
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/189:00 amMCE - LAX
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$500

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Las VegasMerced

LAS - MCE

LASMCE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/3

10:05 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Merced Municipal

Tue 10/7

4:00 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$238

Las VegasMerced

LAS - MCE

LASMCE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/25

10:05 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Merced Municipal

Mon 12/29

9:45 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$323

Las VegasMerced

LAS - MCE

LASMCE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 11/6

10:05 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Merced Municipal

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$323

Las VegasMerced

LAS - MCE

LASMCE

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 12/26

10:05 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Merced Municipal

Mon 12/29

9:45 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$323

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

7:50 pm-9:42 am

1 stop13h 52m

Merced Municipal

Wed 10/8

9:05 am-9:25 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$329

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Fri 10/3

8:55 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Merced Municipal

Tue 10/7

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$343

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Thu 10/2

9:36 am-7:57 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Merced Municipal

Mon 10/6

9:45 am-7:52 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$428

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sat 10/4

7:50 pm-9:42 am

1 stop13h 52m

Merced Municipal

Mon 10/6

9:45 am-3:20 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$430

Santa AnaMerced

SNA - MCE

SNAMCE

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/2

6:45 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 02m

Merced Municipal

Mon 10/6

9:45 am-7:14 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$436

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Fri 10/17

9:22 am-7:57 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Merced Municipal

Sat 10/18

9:00 am-9:16 pm

1 stop12h 16m

$500

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

    If you book a flight to Merced from California, you will be flying to Merced Municipal, which is the city’s only airport. Merced Municipal (MCE) is located 2.1 mi from the center of Merced.

  • How long is the flight from California to Merced?

    Advanced Air can get you from California to Merced in just under 1h 42m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. California and Merced are separated by a distance of 308 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Merced?

    While some choose either Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Merced Municipal or Oakland - Merced Municipal, Los Angeles - Merced Municipal is the most popular route from California to Merced.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Merced 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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