Merced to Las Vegas (MCE–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCE–LAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Advanced Air leads the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 0 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN Advanced Air | 15 | 350, BET, PC12 | 1h06-1h36 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Merced
| Metric | MCE→LAS | FAT→LAS | SCK→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCE | – | 56 mi | 58 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 60 | 10 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 1h 3m | 0h 53m |
Travel Essentials
MCE: PDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Merced, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
MCE–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCE to LAS
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Advanced Air. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MCE to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCE to LAS ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes to 1 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (496 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
0 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately hours via hub. Nearby alternative airports include Fresno (FAT), Stockton (SCK) and San Jose (SJC).