Central Valley travelers will soon have significantly expanded access to major air travel hubs as Contour Airlines prepares to launch new nonstop service from Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE). Starting July 1, the carrier will provide direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.
The new service is designed to offer both business and
leisure travelers greater flexibility, effectively reducing driving times for
residents who previously had to travel significant distances to reach major
airline hubs.
Flight Schedules
The route to Los Angeles is scheduled to operate daily.
Flights will depart MCE at 9:45 a.m. and arrive at LAX at 11:20 a.m. The return
leg will depart LAX at 11:55 a.m., arriving back in Merced at 1:35 p.m.
Flights to Las Vegas will operate five times per week on
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Departures from MCE are
set for 2:30 p.m., with an arrival time of 4:05 p.m. at LAS. The return flight
will depart Las Vegas at 5:00 p.m. and arrive in Merced at 6:35 p.m.
Service Details
Contour Airlines plans to utilize 30-seat regional jets for
these routes. The airline emphasizes a "premium product" approach,
with each flight featuring leather seating, extra legroom, and complimentary
snacks and beverages.
This expansion is part of a broader effort to enhance
connectivity for Merced and its surrounding communities. By providing direct
access to two of the busiest airports in the United States, the airline aims to
streamline travel for residents of the Central Valley. Tickets for both routes
are currently available for booking.
Broader Network Growth
The Merced expansion arrives alongside other network updates for Contour Airlines. Beginning July 2, the carrier will also launch new nonstop service between Page Municipal Airport (PGA) in northern Arizona and Harry Reid International Airport.
Operating four times a week—Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and
Sundays—the Page-to-Las Vegas route serves two purposes: providing northern
Arizona residents with a link to the entertainment and business infrastructure
of Las Vegas and offering Las Vegas travelers a direct gateway to regional
attractions such as Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon.
With both the Merced and Page routes launching on July 1,
Contour Airlines continues to focus on its strategy of connecting smaller
regional airports to major metropolitan hubs.
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