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Overview: San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN flight
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Take a flight from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN and enjoy the approximately 1798 miles (2895 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest flight runs at 00:26, the last at 23:35. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $168
Distance 1798 miles (2895 km) |
First flight 12:26 AM |
Last flight 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $168
The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$437
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$592
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
6 h 23 m
Flights on Sep 20
51
Distance
2895 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN will cost around $592 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $437.
Fast flights
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 51 flights from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct flights cover the 2895 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 1 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the longest flights will take 6 h 47 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.
UA1479 · UA27895:00 AM7h50San Francisco International Airport2:50 PMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer- UA604 · UA572212:45 AM6h21San Francisco International Airport9:06 AMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- UA2847 · UA559312:35 AM8h28San Francisco International Airport11:03 AMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- UA368 · UA559311:30 PM9h33San Francisco International Airport11:03 AMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- UA1599 · UA27896:15 AM6h35San Francisco International Airport2:50 PMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
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AA38533:58 PM6h01San Francisco International Airport11:59 PMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer- AA1849+AA393211:02 AM6h13San Francisco International Airport7:15 PMMemphis International Airport$5361One-way1 transfer
- UA604 · UA572212:45 AM6h21San Francisco International Airport9:06 AMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- UA1599 · UA27896:15 AM6h35San Francisco International Airport2:50 PMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
- AA2116+AA38885:30 AM6h47San Francisco International Airport2:17 PMMemphis International Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $184 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 48h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $184, while a bus costs an average of $184.
Distance: 1798 miles (2895 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$184 Average price Cheapest | $428 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
48h 33m Average total duration Fastest 48h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
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The cheapest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN is a bus with an average price of $184.
The fastest way to travel from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN is by bus with an average journey time of 48h 3m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Francisco, CA and Memphis, TN including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN among Omio's users.
Live departures
San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN flight times
The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA2116+AA3888 | 5:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h47 | 2:17 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2719 · AA2969+ AA6404 | 5:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h00 | 4:50 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2614+ AA4651 | 6:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h02 | 5:02 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3082+ AA5398 | 6:12 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h02 | 5:14 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2305 · AA2969 | 6:36 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h14 | 4:50 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1260 · UA277 · UA4054 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h49 | 6:49 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA3250+AA4651 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h02 | 5:02 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1260 · UA2061 · UA2130 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h42 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1260 · UA1477 · UA4021 | 7:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h56 | 9:56 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA304 · AA2153 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h08 | 6:08 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA304 · AA2969 | 8:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 6h50 | 4:50 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1960 · AA1641 | 8:09 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h45 | 8:54 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2492 · UA314 · UA2317 | 8:21 AM San Francisco International Airport | 13h05 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2799 · AA1551 | 8:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 12h10 | 10:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA5626 · UA360 · UA2130 | 8:35 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h07 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2431 · UA2187 · UA2130 | 8:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h52 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1188 · AA2153 | 9:00 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h08 | 6:08 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2115 · UA2187 · UA2130 | 10:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h29 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA713 · UA3563 | 10:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h14 | 11:29 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1164 · UA457 · UA2317 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h07 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1164 · UA1084 · UA4021 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h37 | 9:56 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1164 · UA2487 · UA2317 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h07 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1164 · UA360 · UA2130 | 10:19 AM San Francisco International Airport | 8h23 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2885+AA3945 | 10:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h47 | 11:18 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2885+AA6387 | 10:31 AM San Francisco International Airport | 11h52 | 12:23 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1595 · UA706 · UA2317 | 10:41 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h45 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1595 · UA314 · UA2317 | 10:41 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h45 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1604 · UA2130 | 10:43 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h59 | 8:42 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1849 · AA1133 | 11:02 AM San Francisco International Airport | 7h26 | 8:28 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA274 · UA3563 | 11:20 AM San Francisco International Airport | 10h09 | 11:29 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA773 · AA1551 | 11:27 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h18 | 10:45 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1657 · AA1758+AA6277 | 11:51 AM San Francisco International Airport | 9h08 | 10:59 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA1023 · AA1372 | 12:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h50 | 10:50 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2334 · AA1663 · AA1758 | 12:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h40 | 10:59 PM Memphis International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA1387 · UA4021 | 12:24 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h32 | 9:56 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3222 · AA1758 | 12:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h29 | 10:59 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2358+AA6387 | 1:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 8h54 | 12:23 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2358+AA3945 | 1:29 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h49 | 11:18 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1922 · UA2317 | 1:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h36 | 11:26 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2387 · AA1758 | 2:00 PM San Francisco International Airport | 6h59 | 10:59 PM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2642+AA6387 | 2:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 7h25 | 12:23 AM Memphis International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Complete guide to Memphis, TN
Things to do in Memphis, TN
Discover the best of Memphis, TN — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Memphis, TN trip today.
- Must visit
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
Major museum of Memphis music history inside a former recording studio. A must for soul, blues, and rock fans exploring the city's sound.
- Must visit
Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Interactive museum on Stax Records and Southern soul legends. Worth visiting for Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, and immersive music storytelling.
- Must visit
Beale Street
Memphis's legendary entertainment street, famous for live music, neon, and history. A classic walk for atmosphere, nightlife, and cultural identity.
- Must visit
Tom Lee Park
Mississippi riverfront park with broad lawns, monuments, and skyline views. Ideal for an easy walk and classic river scenery.
- Must visit
Overton Park
Large urban park with old-growth forest, trails, playgrounds, and zoo access. Excellent for nature, families, and a break from downtown.
- Gluten-free
Memphis-Style Barbecue Ribs
Memphis-style pork ribs are slow-smoked over hardwood, usually served dry-rubbed or lightly sauced. They are the city’s most iconic barbecue tradition.
- Gluten-free
Pulled Pork Barbecue
Pulled pork shoulder is smoked until tender, chopped or shredded, and often topped with slaw. It is a staple of Memphis barbecue joints.
Barbecue Spaghetti
Barbecue spaghetti mixes smoked pork, tomato-based sauce, and spaghetti. This quirky Memphis specialty reflects the city’s barbecue creativity.
The Bar-B-Q Shop
Beloved traditional barbecue spot famous for pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and barbecue spaghetti. Casual and deeply tied to Memphis food culture.
Restaurant Iris
Historic fine dining destination serving refined Southern cuisine and an acclaimed brunch. Elegant setting inside a former mansion in Midtown.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Long-running Memphis institution for fried chicken and Southern sides. Bustling, family-friendly atmosphere with a strong local following.
United States dollar ($)
Moderate for U.S. city breaks: hotels and dining are generally below New York or Miami, while car, rideshare, and attraction costs can add up.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- $10-15 for fast food or casual takeout.
- Mid-range
- $20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- $60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- $3-5 for coffee or a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or card prompts; small tips are appreciated.
FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA 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.
popular airports
Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN
Most San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN flights use the San Francisco International Airport to Memphis International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Francisco, CA and Memphis, TN airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Departure airports in San Francisco
Arrival airports in Memphis
Which San Francisco, CA airport do flights to Memphis, TN leave from?
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN depart from San Francisco International Airport. The airport is 1 miles (2 km) from San Francisco, CA city centre at San Francisco, CA 94128, USA.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Francisco, CA 94128, USA
City-centre transport
Getting to San Francisco International Airport from San Francisco city centre
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus292, 397 · 57m · $4 · every ~6 min
SubwayYellow-S, Red-S · 27m · $11 · every ~21 min
Yellow-S, Red-S · 29m · $11 · every ~15 min
San Francisco International Airport airport facilities and services
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Which Memphis, TN airport do flights from San Francisco, CA arrive at?
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Memphis, TN arrive at Memphis International Airport. Memphis International Airport is 8 miles (13 km) from Memphis, TN city centre.
Memphis International Airport (MEM)Memphis International Airport (MEM), 2491 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116, USA
City-centre transport
Getting to Memphis International Airport from Memphis city centre
Memphis International Airport is 13 km from Memphis city centre. Public transport options include:
Bus28 · 30m · $1
Memphis International Airport airport facilities and services
Memphis International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several dining options available in all terminals.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport. ATMs are aTMs available near gates and in main lobby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Memphis International Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Memphis International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Memphis International Airport: Facilities are ADA compliant with accessibility services.
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