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

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484 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 41m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2914
WN Southwest
737
7:10 AM
CDT
8:45 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1876
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
11:35 AM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2824
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CDT
1:50 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2069
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN656
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 PM
CDT
8:25 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1122
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4013
WN Southwest
738
9:25 AM
CDT
10:55 AM
CDT
1h 30m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1384
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
CDT
2:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN410
WN Southwest
7S7
2:45 PM
CDT
4:20 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3594
WN Southwest
73H
3:20 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4024
WN Southwest
7S7
3:55 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4745
WN Southwest
737
7:25 PM
CDT T1
9:00 PM
CDT
1h 35m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DAL Dallas 3h 25m LBQWN WNXE Dallas (DAL) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 53m AAASAY AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 15m MX LXJWN San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights
SDF Louisville 5h 31m AA WN Louisville (SDF) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m EJAWN WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 5h 46m F9UAWN EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 5h 55m VJAWN SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 6h 21m AA WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Memphis to Houston
2 carriers, 19 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 484 mi 1h 35m nonstop

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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 19 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h35-1h40 80%
DL Delta Air Lines 0 80% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (19 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
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,473
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → HOU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
57%
Return
HOU → MEM
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → HOU delays →

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 5
Weekly flights 19 1
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 80%
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 35m gate to gate.

MEM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 780 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 484 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEM to HOU: Southwest Airlines and 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 Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Nashville.
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.
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 HOU

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MEM to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to HOU is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (780 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).