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$111+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Merced (SFO - 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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MCE
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Merced

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Merced
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 3/99:24 pm
SFO
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MCE
1 stop22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/111:00 pm
MCE
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SFO
1 stop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$387

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Merced

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Merced Municipal flight deals.
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Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoMerced

SFO - MCE

SFOMCE

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

3:10 pm-11:52 am

1 stop20h 42m

$111
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoMerced

SFO - MCE

SFOMCE

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

8:53 am-7:57 pm

2 stops11h 04m

$281

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Deals found on 3/7

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Merced in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Merced flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Merced flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Merced flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Merced flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Merced

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Merced (average of $156). Flying from San Francisco to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Merced?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Merced (average of $156). Flying from San Francisco to Merced in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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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