Journey information
Overview: Houston, TX to Memphis, TN flight
Flights from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $97 (€78) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 484 miles (779 km) distance in 1h 36m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 484 miles (779 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€78) |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 36m |
First flight 12:15 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN
Cheapest price
$243
Average price
$610
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Flights per day
61
Distance
779 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN will cost around $610 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $243.
Of the 61 flights that leave Houston, TX for Memphis, TN onTue, May 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct flights cover the 779 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 19 the longest flights will take 3 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA1840 · AA137211:14 AM7h52George Bush Intercontinental Airport7:06 PMMemphis International Airport$2431One-way1 transfer
AA2551+
AA37485:00 AM6h46George Bush Intercontinental Airport11:46 AMMemphis International Airport$2511One-way1 transfer
UA17948:03 PM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport9:43 PMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA575811:55 AM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport1:35 PMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA53297:27 AM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport9:07 AMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA17948:03 PM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport9:43 PMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA575811:55 AM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport1:35 PMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA53297:27 AM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport9:07 AMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
UA61232:55 PM1h40George Bush Intercontinental Airport4:35 PMMemphis International Airport$3931One-way0 transfers
AA2551+
AA54995:00 AM3h54George Bush Intercontinental Airport8:54 AMMemphis International Airport$4031One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Houston, TX to Memphis, TN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 484 miles (779 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|---|
$364 Average price | $163 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 58m Average total duration 14h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 9m Average total duration 34h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN costing on average $308 (€249).
A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN costing on average $364 (€294).
Other travel options to Memphis, TN take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 28m.
Train takes on average 34h 39m.
Live departures
Houston, TX to Memphis, TN flight times
The table below shows live departures for Houston, TX to Memphis, TN flights for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2551+ AA5499 | 5:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h54 | 8:54 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1797 · UA3420 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 15h54 | 9:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA700+ AA3748 | 6:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h46 | 11:46 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3612 · AA3748 | 6:01 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h45 | 11:46 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2616 · UA5414 | 6:15 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h24 | 2:39 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2643 · UA791 | 6:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h32 | 2:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1886 · UA3420 | 7:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 14h34 | 9:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1239+ AA3748 | 7:20 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h26 | 11:46 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA358 · UA1211 · UA4399 | 7:25 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h20 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA358 · UA2466 · UA4399 | 7:25 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h20 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5329 | 7:27 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h40 | 9:07 AM Memphis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1030 · UA745 · UA4399 | 7:35 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h10 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1030 · UA1396 · UA4399 | 7:35 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h10 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2182 · UA5414 | 7:35 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h04 | 2:39 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1951 · UA5253 · UA4399 | 8:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h45 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1800 · UA791 | 8:08 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h19 | 2:27 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1617 · UA5414 | 8:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h29 | 2:39 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2347+ AA3390 | 8:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h04 | 2:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1380 · UA3420 | 9:44 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 12h10 | 9:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1649 · UA2130 | 9:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 11h04 | 8:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2347+ AA6273 | 9:57 AM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h57 | 2:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2074 · UA2160 · UA2317 | 10:17 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 11h47 | 10:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2074 · UA1211 · UA4399 | 10:17 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h28 | 5:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1409 · UA2130 | 10:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h24 | 8:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2140 · AA2347 | 10:31 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h23 | 2:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA516 · UA2317 | 11:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h09 | 10:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA584 · UA2160 · UA2317 | 11:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h09 | 10:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA584 · UA1564 · UA2317 | 11:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 10h09 | 10:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5758 | 11:55 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h40 | 1:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1840 · AA2346 | 12:10 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h01 | 6:11 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1840 · AA1372 | 12:10 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 7h37 | 7:47 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2366 · UA2497 · UA2317 | 12:12 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h52 | 10:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2371 · UA3420 | 12:14 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 9h40 | 9:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2146+ AA3743 | 12:19 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h21 | 5:40 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2146 · AA2349 | 12:19 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h39 | 6:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2168 · UA2130 | 12:40 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h14 | 8:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5582+ AA2349 | 12:42 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 6h16 | 6:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5582+ AA3743 | 12:42 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 4h58 | 5:40 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3747+ AA4724 | 1:02 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h02 | 7:04 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1397 · UA3420 | 1:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h18 | 9:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4113 · AA3743 | 1:45 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 3h55 | 5:40 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2349+ AA4113 | 1:45 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h13 | 6:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1246 · UA2130 | 2:49 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h05 | 8:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6123 | 2:55 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h40 | 4:35 PM Memphis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2148 · AA1641 | 3:22 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 8h25 | 11:47 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1481+ AA3649 | 4:19 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 6h39 | 10:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1935+ AA3649 | 4:19 PM William P. Hobby Airport | 5h06 | 9:25 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6167 | 4:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h40 | 6:15 PM Memphis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1865 · AA1935 | 4:42 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h43 | 9:25 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1865 · AA1481 | 4:42 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h16 | 10:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3074 · AA1551 | 5:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 6h17 | 11:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2142 · AA1481 | 6:09 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 4h49 | 10:58 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2151 · AA1641 | 6:12 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h35 | 11:47 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA404 · UA3474 | 6:18 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 16h48 | 11:06 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3485+ AA4703 | 6:27 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 5h32 | 11:59 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1794 | 8:03 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport | 1h40 | 9:43 PM Memphis International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Houston, TX to Memphis, TN Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Memphis, TN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Beale Street Music Festival, a vibrant celebration of music featuring local and national artists across various genres
- Memphis in May International Festival, a month-long festival highlighting the culture and cuisine of a different country each year
- World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, an exciting competition where teams from around the world showcase their barbecue skills and culinary creativity.
- Graceland, the iconic mansion and former home of Elvis Presley offering tours and exhibits
- Beale Street, a historic street known for its vibrant nightlife and live music venues
- National Civil Rights Museum, a museum located at the former Lorraine Motel, site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, exploring the history of the civil rights movement
- Memphis Zoo, a popular attraction featuring a wide variety of animal exhibits and conservation programs
- Stax Museum of American Soul Music, a museum celebrating the legacy of soul music and its artists.
- Memorial Day, the city comes alive with outdoor activities and events honoring veterans
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a great time for music festivals and enjoying the local culture.
- Visit Shelby Farms Park, one of the largest urban parks in America, offering outdoor activities like biking and paddle boating
- Explore the Memphis Botanic Garden, featuring beautiful themed gardens and seasonal events
- Take a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River for scenic views and historical insights
- Enjoy a live performance at the Orpheum Theatre, a historic venue hosting Broadway shows and concerts
- Discover the vibrant art scene at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, showcasing fine art and horticulture.
popular airports
Popular airports from Houston, TX to Memphis, TN
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and local brands like Houston!.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Various restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Chick-fil-A
- Available outside the terminal.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, such as Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental.
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require a fee.
- Several lounges available, including United Club and Centurion Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal E.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, accessible via shuttle
- Metro Bus 102, Bush IAH terminal C, 23 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include newsstands and gift shops located in the main terminal.
- Parking available near the terminal, approximately 0.95€ ($1) per hour.
- Several dining options including Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen and Starbucks.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include DoubleTree by Hilton, within walking distance.
- Lounges include The Club at HOU, offering refreshments and Wi-Fi.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Car rental services are available on-site, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus 40, Hobby Airport, 45 minutes
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