United States Β· 259 miles (417 km)

Merced (MCE) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Merced (MCE) to Los Angeles (LAX): Contour Aviation. The two airports are 259 miles (417 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Las Vegas.

Airlines flying nonstop from MCE to LAX

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    Contour AviationNot in an alliance

MCE to LAX with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Contour Aviation, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more
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    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
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MCE to LAX: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from MCE to LAX?

Contour Aviation flies nonstop from Merced (MCE) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Merced from Los Angeles by plane?

Merced (MCE) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 259 miles (417 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does MCE to LAX cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MCE to LAX with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Merced and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Las Vegas (LAS).

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.