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$127+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MCE
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Merced

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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/139:00 amORD - MCE
2 stops13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/157:45 amMCE - ORD
2 stops13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$489

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$489
(Expedia)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Merced that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Merced

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Return

Price

ChicagoMerced

ORD - MCE

ORDMCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops13h 02m

Merced Municipal

Thu 1/15

7:45 am-11:37 pm

2 stops13h 52m

$489

ChicagoMerced

ORD - MCE

ORDMCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

10:37 pm-11:52 am

1 stop15h 15m

$127

ChicagoMerced

ORD - MCE

ORDMCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

7:57 pm-11:47 am

1 stop17h 50m

$156

ChicagoMerced

ORD - MCE

ORDMCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

10:37 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$176

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Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Merced in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Merced flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Merced flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Merced flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Merced flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Merced flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Merced

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Merced (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Merced from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Merced Municipal (MCE) if they book a flight to Merced from Chicago. On average, Merced Municipal has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Merced Municipal is conveniently located just 2.1 mi from Merced’s city center.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Merced (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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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