$295+ Cheap flights from Merced to San Diego (MCE - SAN)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCE — SAN
Oct 10 — Oct 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Merced to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Merced to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 10, 2026.
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.
Fri 11/62:15 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Tue 11/107:33 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
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 11/252:15 pm -
1 stop17h 09m
Mon 11/308:19 am -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$398
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.
Thu 11/269:45 am -
2 stops9h 31m
Mon 11/308:19 am -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$423
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/212:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Tue 9/225:54 pm -
1 stop24h 41m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$454
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.
Thu 9/242:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Fri 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Sun 9/279:03 pm -
1 stop21h 32m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Thu 9/246:25 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/287:04 pm -
2 stops42h 31m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Fri 10/239:45 am -
2 stops10h 04m
Sun 10/258:34 pm -
1 stop21h 36m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$496
Best flights from Merced to San DiegoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Merced to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Merced to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 10, 2026.
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.
Fri 11/62:15 pm -
1 stop5h 32m
Tue 11/107:33 pm -
2 stops22h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$295
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.
Thu 11/269:45 am -
2 stops9h 31m
Mon 11/308:19 am -
1 stop9h 46m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$423
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 11/252:15 pm -
1 stop17h 09m
Mon 11/305:29 pm -
2 stops20h 06m
Deal found 9/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$428
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.
Thu 9/242:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Thu 9/246:25 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/287:04 pm -
2 stops42h 31m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/302:15 pm -
1 stop21h 46m
Sat 1/28:08 am -
1 stop9h 57m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Sun 9/279:03 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$546
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/53:30 pm -
1 stop16h 52m
Mon 10/121:48 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/212:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Tue 9/227:04 pm -
2 stops23h 31m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$569
Last-minute flights from Merced to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Merced to San Diego. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Merced to San Diego. Data last updated September 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sun 9/202:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Thu 9/246:25 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$479
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 9/212:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Tue 9/225:54 pm -
1 stop24h 41m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$454
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.
Thu 9/242:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Deal found 9/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$464
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Fri 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Sun 9/279:03 pm -
1 stop21h 32m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$468
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 9/252:30 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Mon 9/287:04 pm -
2 stops42h 31m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 10/53:30 pm -
1 stop16h 52m
Mon 10/121:48 pm -
1 stop4h 22m
Deal found 9/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$567
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Fri 10/239:45 am -
2 stops10h 04m
Sun 10/258:34 pm -
1 stop21h 36m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$496
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $295 (Kiwi.com) |
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Fri 11/6
2:15 pm-7:47 pm
1 stop5h 32m
San Diego
Tue 11/10
7:33 pm-6:05 pm
2 stops22h 32m
$295
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Thu 11/26
9:45 am-7:16 pm
2 stops9h 31m
San Diego
Mon 11/30
8:19 am-6:05 pm
1 stop9h 46m
$423
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Wed 11/25
2:15 pm-7:24 am
1 stop17h 09m
San Diego
Mon 11/30
5:29 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops20h 06m
$428
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Thu 9/24
2:30 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Diego
Mon 9/28
9:03 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops16h 32m
$464
Quickest round-trip
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Sun 9/20
2:30 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Diego
Thu 9/24
6:25 am-6:35 pm
2 stops12h 10m
$479
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Fri 9/25
2:30 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Diego
Mon 9/28
7:04 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops42h 31m
$484
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Wed 12/30
2:15 pm-12:01 pm
1 stop21h 46m
San Diego
Sat 1/2
8:08 am-6:05 pm
1 stop9h 57m
$529
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Fri 9/25
2:30 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Diego
Sun 9/27
9:03 pm-1:35 pm
2 stops16h 32m
$546
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Mon 10/5
3:30 pm-8:22 am
1 stop16h 52m
San Diego
Mon 10/12
1:48 pm-6:10 pm
1 stop4h 22m
$567
MercedSan Diego
MCE Merced Municipal - SAN San Diego
MCESAN
Merced Municipal
Mon 9/21
2:30 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop5h 47m
San Diego
Tue 9/22
7:04 pm-6:35 pm
2 stops23h 31m
$569
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Merced to San Diego in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Merced-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Merced-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Merced-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Merced-San Diego 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 Merced-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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