Memphis to Columbus (MEM–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
517 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 20m EJAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
MDW Chicago 3h 35m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 39m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 3h 52m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 3m AABACNS → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 20m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Columbus flights
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAACAS → AAASAY Chicago (ORD) to Columbus flights
DAL Dallas 4h 35m EJASCMWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Columbus flights
DCA Washington 4h 45m AA → AAWN Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
HOU Houston 4h 50m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
517 mi 1h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MEM and CMH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MEM Routes CMH Routes MEM Live Flights CMH Live Flights MEM Delays CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
BNA ~3h 20m MDW ~3h 35m ATL ~3h 39m DTW ~3h 52m CLT ~4h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,217
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
MEM → CMH
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
87%
Return
CMH → MEM
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → CMH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
MEM: CDT · CMH: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
517 mi / 832 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance517 mi / 832 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 1h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 517 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH 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.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from CMH to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to CMH

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to CMH is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 517 miles (832 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.