Merced, the gateway to Yosemite, is a unique city tucked below the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located in the heart of California’s agricultural Central Valley, Merced is the area’s hub for culture, education, and business. A welcoming atmosphere makes Merced the perfect stop on your way to Yosemite. We are excited to offer direct flights from Los Angeles and Las Vegas to Merced, CA.
Check-in is located inside the main terminal building.
Please arrive 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. All passengers and baggage must be checked in no later than 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time: failure to do so may result in denied boarding. If you require extra services such as wheelchair assistance, unaccompanied minors, or are traveling with a pet please allow for additional time.
There is no special baggage information available. Please refer to our Policies page for our standard baggage policy.
For information on parking, please click here.
Ground Transportation Information
LAX/Hawthorne Shuttle: Have a flight you need to connect to at LAX? We’ve setup a free airport shuttle between Jet Center Los Angeles and LAX for flight connections. This service must be confirmed in advance while booking your reservation in the shop product area; please ensure you add your connecting flight information also. Transfers are NOT guaranteed without a reservation. Reservations are not accepted for the shuttle less than 48 hours prior to departure. If you’ve already booked & didn’t reserve a shuttle, please reach out to our team via email at bookings@flyadvancedair.com
The fastest and easiest way to get information is via our Policies and FAQ page.
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Altitude Magazine
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