Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Merced

The most flights from IR9 to MCE 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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Merced ranges from 0.0 - 2.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Merced when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Merced, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Merced?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $54. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Merced Municipal) can be booked for $124 on average, our data indicates $115 when flying from Irvine to Merced.

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 is 1 daily inbound flight 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?

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

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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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Irvine from 1 airline.
What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Merced?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $54. While the most popular route (Los Angeles - Merced Municipal) can be booked for $124 on average, our data indicates $115 when flying from Irvine to Merced.
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.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to MCE?

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.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Merced

The most flights from IR9 to MCE 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Merced

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Contour from Irvine to Merced by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Merced?

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

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