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Flights from Merced to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Merced to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Los Angeles, about 4h 23m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 23m
MCESANLAX

Merced to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey4h 23mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Merced to San Diego

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) SAN
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu14:30 MCE15:36 LAS2h 09m connection17:45 LAS18:53 SANContour Airlines + Southwest Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 23m
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MCE Los Angeles (LAX) SAN
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines
Sun09:45 MCE10:48 LAX2h 57m connection13:45 LAX14:46 SANContour Airlines + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 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
593 km368 miles
Journey time
4h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSan Diego vs Merced
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
MCE → SAN, CLD

Flights from Merced to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Merced to San Diego?
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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 593 km.
Where do you change planes between Merced and San Diego?
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 San Diego?
Merced: Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).

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