Alaska AirlinesDepart06:00
Wed, Nov 11SBA → MCE
4h 13m · 2 stops
$265one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $265
- Cheapest month
- November
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 4h 13m
Alaska Airlines · Wed, Nov 11
from $265
Usually 1+ stop
330 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Merced
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Cheapest dates in November 2026
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About flights from Santa Barbara to Merced
Santa Barbara (SBA) and Merced (MCE) are about 330 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 13m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $265, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Santa Barbara to Merced?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $265 with Alaska Airlines, departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Barbara to Merced?
November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $265 one way.
Are there direct flights from Santa Barbara to Merced?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Merced?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 4h 13m. Santa Barbara and Merced are around 330 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Santa Barbara to Merced?
Recent fares on this route were with Alaska Airlines.
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