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$284+ Cheap flights from Houston to Merced (MCE)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MCE
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Merced (MCE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

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(Kiwi.com)
From Houston to Merced Municipal
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Mon 3/910:56 pmIAH - MCE
2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/151:48 pmMCE - IAH
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
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1:48 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 27m

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Merced (average of $95). Flying from Houston to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 Houston?

    Merced Municipal (MCE), located 2.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Merced. 0 airlines have flights to Merced Municipal from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Merced Municipal should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Merced?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Merced (average of $95). Flying from Houston to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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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