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title: "Merced to Lancaster cheap flights (MCE to LNS) - Expedia"
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# Cheap Flights from Merced (MCE) to Lancaster (LNS)
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## Popular airlines from Merced, CA (MCE-Merced Municipal) to Lancaster, PA (LNS)

[American Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}])

[United](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}])

[Southwest Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}])

[Delta](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}])

[Frontier Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}])

[JetBlue Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}])

[Alaska Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:LNS,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&leg2=from:LNS,to:MCE,departure:12/6/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}])

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Find the cheapest flights on Expedia from (MCE) to (LNS). Flight ticket prices change frequently based on availability and demand. We send price‑drop alerts to make air travel simple and flexible. The lowest one-way fare found on Expedia for this route in the past 7 days starts at for travel on .

## Alternative airports near Lancaster

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

[Select flight to Philadelphia Intl. PHL. Average driving time to city center is 1 hour 33 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:PHL,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

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[Select flight to Lehigh Valley Intl. ABE. Average driving time to city center is 1 hour 28 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:ABE,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

1 h 28 min · Search flights

[Select flight to Harrisburg Intl. MDT. Average driving time to city center is 38 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:MDT,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

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[Select flight to New Castle ILG. Average driving time to city center is 1 hour 18 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:ILG,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

1 h 18 min · Search flights

[Select flight to Capital City HAR. Average driving time to city center is 46 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:HAR,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

46 min · Search flights

[Select flight to Reading Regional RDG. Average driving time to city center is 42 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:RDG,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

42 min · Search flights

[Select flight to Martin State MTN. Average driving time to city center is 1 hour 31 minutes.](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:MCE,to:MTN,departure:11/29/2026TANYT&trip=oneway&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE)

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## Book with confidence

### Merced to Lancaster Flights

#### The cheapest times to fly from Merced to Lancaster

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Merced to Lancaster are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Merced to Lancaster with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

#### The best time to book a flight from Merced to Lancaster

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Merced to Lancaster: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

#### How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Merced to Lancaster

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Merced to Lancaster in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

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*Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023\. The percentages you see are averages.*

## Travel information

| Origin airport      | Merced, CA       |
| ------------------- | ---------------- |
| Destination airport | Lancaster, PA    |
| Distance            | 2,367 miles away |

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