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$218+ Cheap flights from Merced (MCE) to Riverside, CA

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 10/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCE — LAX
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Merced to Riverside

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Round-trip from

$249
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$218
(Kiwi.com)
From Merced Municipal to Riverside
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Cheapest flights from Merced to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/81:00 pmMCE - LAX
1 stop6h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/213:48 pmLAX - MCE
1 stop26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Tue 9/97:50 amMCE - LAX
1 stop5h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/106:15 amLAX - MCE
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/249:05 amMCE - LAX
1 stop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/276:15 amLAX - MCE
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 9/267:45 amMCE - LAX
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/309:36 amLAX - MCE
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$328
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/257:45 amMCE - LAX
1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:55 pmLAX - MCE
1 stop14h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Wed 9/249:05 amMCE - LAX
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2811:10 pmLAX - MCE
2 stops36h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$339

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MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Wed 10/8

1:00 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

3:48 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$249

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Wed 9/24

9:05 am-1:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$323

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Fri 9/26

7:45 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

9:36 am-8:02 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$328

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 9/25

7:45 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

8:55 pm-11:52 am

1 stop14h 57m

$329

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Wed 9/24

9:05 am-6:55 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

11:10 pm-11:52 am

2 stops36h 42m

$339

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 10/9

7:45 am-7:53 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 10/11

3:48 pm-9:42 am

1 stop17h 54m

$432

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 9/18

3:50 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop21h 43m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/19

8:55 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$521

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Fri 10/17

3:50 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$218

MercedLos Angeles

MCE - LAX

MCELAX

Merced Municipal

Thu 10/16

7:45 am-6:39 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$222

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Deals found on 9/9

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Merced to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Merced to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 from for flights from Merced to Riverside?

    Merced Municipal (MCE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Merced to Riverside. You should not have trouble finding flights to Riverside from Merced Municipal; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Riverside per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Merced airport to Riverside. It is only a 2.1 mi journey to Merced Municipal (MCE) from Merced’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Merced to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Merced to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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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