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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Merced to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:20 am.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Merced to Los Angeles.

A nonstop flight from Merced to Los Angeles takes 1h 35m, covering 259 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Merced to Los Angeles range from $138 to $184, with an average of $138 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $138 round-trip, compared to $274 via a layover through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer ERJ-135 / ERJ-140 / ERJ-145 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Contour. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Merced to Los Angeles flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $124 to $932. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Merced to Los Angeles are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $111, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Merced to Los Angeles usually depart from Merced Municipal (MCE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Most connecting flights from Merced to Los Angeles pass through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Merced to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $125 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $274, a difference of $149.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Contour operates flights between Merced and Los Angeles.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Contour: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Since most flights connecting from Merced to Los Angeles via Merced Municipal (MCE) and Los Angeles (LAX) offer flights with at least a single layover, you are advised to include your layovers in your budget. Some of the common layovers to anticipate on this route include Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and Salt Lake City (SLC).

One of the most convenient locations to rent a car for your movement flexibility in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The onsite car rentals at LAX are located in the Rental Car Center, accessed via a courtesy shuttle service that operates from each arrival terminal.

Besides serving as the major gateway to Los Angeles, LAX is also the destination airport for travelers connecting to several nearby cities. Common among these cities are Santa Monica, Pasadena, and Long Beach. To conveniently connect to some of these nearby cities, you may board the FlyAway shuttle buses or a get rental car at LAX.

Most airlines that fly from Merced to Los Angeles offer complimentary wheelchair services at both the departure and arrival airports. Spirit Airlines' cabin crew guarantees priority boarding for PRMs to distinguish itself from others that provide comparable services. It provides most of the essential personalized services PRMs may require while aboard the plane.