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Flights from Merced to Phoenix
There are no direct flights from Merced to Phoenix. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 4h 17m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 17m
Merced to Phoenix at a glance
Fastest journey4h 17mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Merced to Phoenix
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) PHX
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu14:30 MCE15:36 LAS2h 09m connection17:45 LAS18:47 PHXContour Airlines + American Airlines
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MCE Los Angeles (LAX) PHX
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue09:45 MCE10:48 LAX2h 12m connection13:00 LAX14:14 PHXContour Airlines + American Airlines
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
- 874 km543 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 17mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hPhoenix vs Merced
- Currency in Phoenix
- USD
- Airports
- MCE → PHX, AZA
Flights from Merced to Phoenix: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Merced to Phoenix?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Merced to Phoenix?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 874 km.
Where do you change planes between Merced and Phoenix?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX). Contour Airlines flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Merced and Phoenix?
Merced: Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE). Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
What is the time difference between Merced and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 1 hour ahead of Merced.





