Houston to Memphis (HOU–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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484 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 14m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN4013
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1384
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN410
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3594
WN Southwest
73H
3:20 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4024
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4745
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
CDT
10:10 PM
CDT
1h 35m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2914
WN Southwest
737
7:10 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1876
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2824
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2069
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN656
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1122
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 3h 16m CWGEJALBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 50m AAASBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 5h WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 5h 15m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
AUS Austin 5h 37m LXJWN DL Austin (AUS) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 48m WN NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 50m WN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
MIA Miami 6h 12m WN AAFXQR Miami (MIA) to Memphis flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 28m WN AA Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Memphis
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 484 mi 1h 35m nonstop

HOU–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 484 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 19 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h30-1h35 56%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HOU to MEM direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,448
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → MEM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
70%
Return
MEM → HOU
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric HOU→MEM IAH→MEM CLL→MEM
Distance from HOU 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 19 73
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 36m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Memphis is 0 hours the same as Houston.
HOU: CDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
484 mi / 780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m gate to gate.

HOU–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 780 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 484 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HOU to MEM: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from MEM to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to MEM

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HOU to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MEM is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (780 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).