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

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VS2212cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
6:20 PM
PDT T2
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 36m
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DL1080+1
DL Delta
738
6:52 PM
PDT T2
12:24 AM+1
CDT
3h 32m
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VS2229cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
6:59 PM
CDT TM
9:13 PM
PDT
4h 14m
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DL2082+1
DL Delta
738
7:01 PM
CDT TM
9:15 PM
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4h 14m
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Los Angeles to Memphis
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,615 mi 3h 32m nonstop +2h ahead 102 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 32m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LAX Routes MEM Routes LAX Live Flights MEM Live Flights LAX Delays MEM Delays
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 Also: VS 5 738 3h32 77% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL, VS
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
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
102
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,496
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.
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 32m to 3h 36m.
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 32m to 3h 36m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections102 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/Chicago
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 32m to 3h 36m. The route covers 1,615 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from LAX to MEM. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOT, VNY, SCF, SAT, EGE, SUS, TUS, OKC, MCC, MKC, ELP, APA, TUL, ECP, LEX, PWK, MQY, MSY, DSM, PDK, TYS, BHM, GVL, MTY, MKE, OAK, STP, SFO, IND, SDF, RNO, AIK, YIP, GMU, TLH, YWG, PNS, GSO, CMH, OPF, CVG, CSG, CLE, PIE, APF, SEA, TPA, FXE, RSW, BZN, PIT, RIC, YYZ, TEB, TTN, LRD, VRB, YEG, SUA, ORF, PBI, BDL, PLS, YUL, LGA, SJO, BUF, HOU, PHX, MSP, BNA, HND, CLT, DTW, DFW, DAL, IAH, ORD, ATL, IAD, DCA, LAS, MCO, DEN, EWR, SLC, PHL, MIA, CDG, MXP, MDW, FRA, BWI, FLL, AUS, ANC, ZRH, RDU, BOS, JFK, PVG and JWN. 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 10 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 32 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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