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

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DL1080+1
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DL Delta
738 Seat map
12:00 PM
PDT T2
5:38 PM
CDT
3h 38m
62%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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VS2212cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
6:20 PM
PDT T2
11:56 PM
CDT
3h 36m
51%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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VS2229cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
6:23 PM
CDT TM
8:19 PM
PDT
3h 56m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL2082+1
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DL Delta
738 Seat map
6:42 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
PDT
3h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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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
PHX Phoenix 5h 21m AAACAF → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 21m AAACAF → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis flights
DAL Dallas 5h 28m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Memphis flights
HOU Houston 5h 30m LXJWN → WN Houston (HOU) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 30m AAACAF → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 32m AAAFAM → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
AUS Austin 5h 41m AAAMAS → DLWN Austin (AUS) to Memphis flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 50m ACAMAV → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 5h 56m AAAFAM → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 5h 57m AAAFBR → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Memphis
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,615 mi 3h 37m nonstop +2h ahead

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 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 Also: VS 6 738 3h38 84% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (6 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
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
PHX ~5h 21m LAS ~5h 21m DAL ~5h 28m HOU ~5h 30m DEN ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,088
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
Return
MEM → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric LAX→MEM BUR→MEM SNA→MEM
Distance from LAX – 18 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 12 – –
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 25m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Memphis flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Memphis International Airport.
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 37m gate to gate.
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 37m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,615 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LAX to MEM: Delta Air Lines.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
Nearby alternatives include BUR and SNA. 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 LAX to MEM

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to MEM is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR) and Santa Ana (SNA).