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Flights from Merced to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Merced to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 6h 55m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 55m
MCECMHLAS

Merced to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey6h 55mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Merced to Columbus

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MCE Las Vegas (LAS) CMH
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon14:45 MCE15:51 LAS2h 09m connection18:00 LAS00:40 CMHContour Airlines + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 55m
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MCE Los Angeles (LAX) CMH
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 01m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,245 km2,015 miles
Journey time
6h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hColumbus vs Merced
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
MCE → CMH, LCK

Flights from Merced to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Merced to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Merced to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,245 km.
Where do you change planes between Merced and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Merced and Columbus?
Merced: Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Merced and Columbus?
Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Merced.

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