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Recent round-trip flight deals from Merced to California

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$122Contour
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$122Contour
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$127Contour
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 4
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$127Contour
Sat, Dec 12 - Sat, Dec 19
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$131Contour
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$133Contour
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$133Contour
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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11:55 am - 1:35 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
1h 40mnonstop
$133Contour
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
11h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$177Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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9:45 am - 11:20 amMCE  Merced Municipal-LAX Los Angeles
1h 35mnonstop
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7:00 am - 6:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles-MCE Merced Municipal
11h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$179Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Merced to California flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Merced to California recently?

The cheapest fare from Merced to California in the last week was $122 round-trip, to Los Angeles (LAX).

How do fares into airports in California compare?

Flights from Merced to California arrive at a single airport, Los Angeles (LAX). Round-trip fares average about $138.

How do fares from Merced to California vary by day of the week?

On average, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly from Merced to California and Saturday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 119% more expensive to fly on a Saturday compared to Thursday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Merced to California?

It's cheapest to fly to California in the afternoon with average prices of $130. The evening is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $274.

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Key details for Merced to California flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$59
Beat the crowds with an average 87% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 79% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Merced to Los Angeles

Your Merced to California flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Merced to California?

    Yes. Fares from Merced to California are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $134 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Merced to California?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Merced to California have typically cost between $134 and $193.

  • What are the main airports serving California?

    California has 43 airports. 100% of KAYAK users choose Los Angeles (LAX) as their arrival airport.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Merced to California?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Merced to California: Contour.

  • Which destinations in California can I fly nonstop from Merced?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from Merced to just one destination in California: Los Angeles.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Merced to California?

    No, nonstop flights from Merced to California are typically the cheaper option, averaging $138 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from Merced to California?

    Nonstop flights from Merced to California take 1h 35m on average. All flights fly into Los Angeles (LAX).

  • Which cabin classes are available from Merced to California?

    On flights from Merced to California you can only book Economy Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around California?

    California is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Gaslamp Quarter
    • Fisherman's Wharf
    • Venice Beach

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Merced to California?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Merced to California departs at 9:45 am and the latest leaves at 9:45 am. Nonstop flights take about 1h 35m.

Your guide to booking Merced to California flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in December to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in April will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Thursday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Saturday flights, which are about 119% more expensive.
  • Start your trip in San Diego, the most popular destination in California. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Anaheim.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Los Angeles (LAX) is usually your best option from Merced.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Merced to California

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Merced to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
ContourOverall score based on 44 reviews
6.2Entertainment
7.9Crew
7.3Comfort
7.6Boarding
6.9Food
Airline reviews

The crew was the friendly crew I’ve ever seen. After many many years. They were super friendly. They handed out candy for Halloween. They were just fantastic, which is so rare these days with flying not that other Cruz are not good. It’s just that these folks went above and beyond.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2026
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The crew was the friendly crew I’ve ever seen. After many many years. They were super friendly. They handed out candy for Halloween. They were just fantastic, which is so rare these days with flying not that other Cruz are not good. It’s just that these folks went above and beyond.

You could have NOT left me and my family high and dry by not completing the reservation changes because they no longer have the contract from Phoenix AZ to Moab Utah. There wasn't even a ticket agent for Contour in Phoenix to talk to. Cost my an additional $1600. to rent a vehicle to get my family to Utah. Now I'm left with trying to have someone make it right financially. I'm not optimistic..........

I’ve flown Contour on 4 different flights in the last couple weeks and every one of the flights were significantly delayed. Like over 2 hours delayed. 3 of the 4 were due to maintenance and one was weather, which is beyond their control. If this continues, I will not fly them anymore. It makes me concerned that they don’t have great maintenance practices. The planes are very old and worn out and the interiors need improvement. I do like the amount of space you have between seats for legroom. They also started charging for bags recently, which I think the did when they partnered up with American Airlines as a codeshare partner. American is also a disaster of an airline so I wish they had some agreement with Delta. I am glad they offer a major airline parternership though. That is certainly giving people more opportunities. I won’t fly Contour unless they have a direct flight to where I am going. If I have to connect then I am going to take Delta. The bus at the DFW airport to get on and off the aircraft is a pain and adds so much extra time to your travel experience. I hope this is temporary while they are building a new terminal, but I don’t know.

Short flight so no entertainment and none expected or appropriate. Everyone I dealt with was professional and helpful. A good experience.

Love it. No Frills but better than Spirit No Frills. It's like a simple luxury private plane especially if you've got five or six people on it because then you probably got your own section of the plane.

All the staff were amazing! The flight was quick, everything went smoothly, I have nothing but good things to say about this flight. Thank you Contour!

It was easy, efficient from start to finish. The flight attendant was amazing. Smooth ride. It was just perfect.

We had a great experience on both of our flights! Crew was great…..the ride was smooth…and checking in was easy. We will definitely fly with them again.

This was my first time flying with Contour and the Greenbrier Valley Airport. It both were excellent and the price couldn’t be beat!

Not on time. Taxied around the airport for 30 MINUTES! The pilot never said a word. Ai

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