Los Angeles to Memphis (LAX–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
738
7:21 PM
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DL Delta
738
6:59 PM
CDT TM
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Los Angeles to Memphis
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,615 mi 3h 43m nonstop +2h ahead 66 1-stop hubs

LAX–MEM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,615 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 5 738 3h43 87% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to MEM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
66
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
TUL ~4h 20m SAT ~4h 47m APA ~5h 20m TUS ~5h 25m DSM ~6h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,189
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → MEM
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
75%
Return
MEM → LAX
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,615 mi / 2,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance1,615 mi / 2,600 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 8 return
1-stop connections66 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 3h 43m. The route covers 1,615 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MEM. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SAT, APA, TUS, DSM, EGE, MTY, MKC, BHM, OAK, CVG, SFO, PNS, RNO, MSY, GSO, CLE, IND, APF, CSG, PIT, OPF, PIE, YYZ, RSW, IAD, BZN, YEG, PBI, VRB, TTN, SEA, JFK, SJO, ANC, AUS, BOS, HOU, DFW, MIA, CLT, BNA, MCO, DTW, ORD, MSP, ATL, IAH, PHX, DAL, LAS, DEN, PHL, SLC, FLL, LGA, MDW, EWR, FRA, MXP, CDG, DCA, RDU, BWI, TPA and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from MEM to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LAX to MEM

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MEM ranges from 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.