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

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WN1433
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN659
WN Southwest
737
12:20 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN3015
WN Southwest
737
6:46 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WN2660
WN Southwest
7M8
7:11 PM
CDT
8:53 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4035
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2374
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN492
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT
3:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2376
WN Southwest
7S7
2:50 PM
CDT T4
4:20 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1696
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2023
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 PM
CDT T1
10:15 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Memphis to Houston
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 17 Flights/wk 484 mi 1h 40m nonstop 106 1-stop hubs

MEM–HOU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 484 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 17 737, 7M8, B38M 1h40-2h02 90%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 90% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (17 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MEM to HOU direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,413
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.

Other ways to reach Houston from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric MEM→HOU LIT→HOU
Distance from MEM 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 17 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Memphis.
MEM: CDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
484 mi / 780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 2h 2m.

MEM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 780 km
Flight time1h 40m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 19 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 2h 2m. The route covers 484 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 17 nonstop flights per week from MEM to HOU. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHV, MSY, FTY, PDK, BHM, BTR, DSI, GRR, OKC, GSP, CVG, TYS, LEX, AGS, DSM, SDF, PWA, IND, PIE, SAT, AIK, INT, CMH, ORL, PTK, AVL, RID, SRQ, FXE, APF, CLE, PBI, SUA, RSW, TOL, CLT, OPF, DAY, TPA, SBN, LRD, YYZ, MAF, VRB, UST, COS, ORD, PIT, GSO, ELP, ILM, CHS, ORF, BJC, IAD, BCT, ABQ, SLW, SCF, TLH, ASE, JAC, TEB, HDN, PHL, PLS, TRM, EWR, QRO, BED, CLD, SNA, ONT, BOS, ACY, YYC, MRY, RNO, SJC, SMF, OAK, SFO, SLC, SJU, AUS, MSP, ATL, MIA, DAL, DFW, PNS, BNA, PHX, MCO, MDW, DEN, LAX, FLL, STL, LAS, DCA, BWI, LGA, ACT, RDU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM to HOU

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEM to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to HOU ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (780 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SHV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).