Cheap Flights to Merced Regional Airport
Merced Regional Airport serves California’s Central Valley and is the nearest scheduled-service airport to Yosemite National Park’s western entrances. It offers a quiet alternative to the larger Fresno and Sacramento airports.
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MCE is served by Contour Airlines, which operates flights to Los Angeles and Las Vegas on regional jets. The small terminal means short waits and easy parking.
IATA/ICAO codes
MCE / KMCE
Location
Merced, California
Key airline
Contour Airlines
Notable feature
Nearest scheduled-service airport to Yosemite’s western entrances
Popular Routes
MCE’s network links the Central Valley with two major destinations.
Route Type
Popular Connections
California
Los Angeles
Nevada
Las Vegas
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead is recommended. Late spring through fall is the main Yosemite season, with summer weekends being busiest.
About Merced
Merced is an agricultural city in the San Joaquin Valley, known as a gateway to Yosemite and a hub for farming and the UC Merced campus.
Things to Know When Flying Into Merced
A rental car or shuttle is needed to reach Yosemite.
Yosemite has reservation or entry requirements at certain times, so check ahead.
Summers in the Central Valley are hot.
The University of California, Merced is a growing local presence.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Merced is the closest commercial airport to Yosemite National Park's western entrances and serves California's Central Valley.
Contour Airlines operates scheduled service from Merced to Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Yosemite's Arch Rock entrance is about 130 km (80 miles) away, roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive.
Los Angeles is the most frequent route, followed by Las Vegas.
Booking 4 to 6 weeks in advance is recommended, with late spring through fall best for Yosemite visits.
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