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$94+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCE
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Merced

Cheapest flights from Irvine to Merced
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Merced. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/238:19 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop15h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/267:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop9h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$219
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2710:59 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop14h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/34:00 pm
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$247
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.
Thu 3/1210:03 am
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop9h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/197:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop7h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sun 3/19:09 pm
LAX
-
MCE
1 stop17h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/53:50 pm
MCE
-
LAX
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$253

Find flight deals from Irvine to Merced

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$247
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$94
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Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/23

8:19 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop15h 49m

Merced Municipal

Thu 3/26

7:45 am-5:12 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$219

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

10:59 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop14h 07m

Merced Municipal

Tue 3/3

4:00 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop25h 38m

$247

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

10:03 am-7:57 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Merced Municipal

Thu 3/19

7:45 am-3:06 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$251

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

9:09 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop17h 18m

Merced Municipal

Thu 3/5

3:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop16h 30m

$253

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Fri 6/19

10:20 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops14h 58m

Merced Municipal

Sun 6/21

1:48 pm-10:52 am

2 stops21h 04m

$897

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

10:03 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$94

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 6/24

9:12 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$114

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:57 am-6:06 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$120

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Merced

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Merced (average of $41). Flying from Irvine to Merced in October is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 IR9 to MCE?

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

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

    Located just 2.1 mi from the city center, Merced Municipal is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Merced from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to Merced Municipal (MCE) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 1 airline.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Merced (average of $41). Flying from Irvine to Merced in October is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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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Top airline flying from Irvine to Merced

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