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$59+ Cheap flights from Riverside, 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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MCE
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Merced

Cheapest flights from Riverside to Merced
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Merced. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Fri 8/711:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Tue 8/119:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/23$121
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/2011:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Sat 8/229:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/22$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2011:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Thu 8/279:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/23$123
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 8/1011:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Fri 8/149:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/26$124
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/511:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Thu 8/69:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/21$125
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/711:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Mon 8/109:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/22$126
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Tue 9/159:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/24$128
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/411:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Sun 9/69:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/21$132
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1611:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Sun 8/239:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/21$138
This Contour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Contour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1711:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Tue 10/209:45 am
MCE
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/21$139
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Mon 8/311:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Thu 8/69:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/21$155
This Contour deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 Contour is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/911:55 am
LAX
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MCE
Nonstop1h 40m
Contour
Thu 8/139:45 am
MCE
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LAX
Nonstop1h 35m
Contour
Deal found 7/25$158

Find flight deals from Riverside to Merced

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Merced flight deals. Data was last updated July 26, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$59
(Booking.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside to Merced that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Merced that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Wed 8/26

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$121

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Fri 8/14

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$124

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Thu 8/27

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$125

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Thu 8/6

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$125

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Sun 8/23

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$138

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Mon 8/10

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$139

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Sat 10/17

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Merced Municipal

Tue 10/20

9:45 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$139
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$59

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/12

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$60

Los AngelesMerced

LAX - MCE

LAXMCE

Los Angeles

Wed 8/19

11:55 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$60

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to MCE?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside to Merced. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 26, 2026.

When flying from Riverside to Merced, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Merced

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside to Merced. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 26, 2026.

The most flights from R1V 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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riverside to Merced. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Merced?

    Departing from Riverside to Merced will take you 1h 40m. Riverside and Merced are separated by a distance of 259 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Merced?

    The cheapest flight price from Riverside to Merced is $59. On average you can expect to pay $126. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Merced Municipal), can usually be booked for $126.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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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