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

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484 mi airlines 36/wk
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WN4035
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN2374
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
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WN570
WN Southwest
7S7
11:56 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN3180
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2376
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2023
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4539
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
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WN4017
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
CDT
7:15 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1433
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN659
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN1138
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
CDT
2:47 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1712
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3015
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3698
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2660
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
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WN2946
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
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Houston to Memphis
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 484 mi 1h 30m nonstop 61 1-stop hubs

HOU–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 484 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 36 7S7 1h30-1h35 100%
Aircraft on this route
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (36 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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
MEM → HOU
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
50%
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 AUS→MEM
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 3
Weekly flights 36 74 8
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 28m 0h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
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 30m to 1h 35m.

HOU–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 780 km
Flight time1h 30m to 1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights36 out / 36 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 1h 30m to 1h 35m. The route covers 484 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from HOU to MEM. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT, HRL, TUL, LRD, BHM, DSM, MSY, MKC, SDF, JCI, JAX, RSW, CRW, LZU, CSG, APF, YIP, CLE, PBI, OPF, IND, IAD, APA, PIT, BUF, EGE, YYZ, TUS, MSP, MHH, MHT, YOW, EWR, PHL, SJO, SEA, BZN, OAK, SLC, SFO, AUS, CHS, MIA, PNS, ATL, BNA, DAL, PHX, LAX, DFW, MDW, MCO, DEN, FLL, DCA, LAS, TPA, BWI, LGA, RDU and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 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 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to MEM ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (780 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).