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

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WN4017
WN Southwest
73H
5:30 AM
CDT
7:15 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1433
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
CDT
7:40 AM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN659
WN Southwest
7S7
12:20 PM
CDT
2:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN1138
WN Southwest
737
1:05 PM
CDT
2:47 PM
CDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1712
WN Southwest
737
1:20 PM
CDT
3:10 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN3015
WN Southwest
7S7
6:10 PM
CDT
7:55 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3698
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2660
WN Southwest
7S7
7:20 PM
CDT
9:00 PM
CDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN2946
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2079
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 PM
CDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4035
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
CDT
11:40 AM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2374
WN Southwest
7S7
11:10 AM
CDT
12:45 PM
CDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN570
WN Southwest
7S7
11:56 AM
CDT
1:30 PM
CDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
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WN3180
WN Southwest
7S7
1:55 PM
CDT
3:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2376
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2730
WN Southwest
7S7
2:55 PM
CDT
4:25 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2023
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
CDT
8:40 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4539
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
10:05 PM
CDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Memphis to Houston
2 carriers, 36 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 36 Flights/wk 484 mi 1h 40m nonstop 56 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, 56 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 36 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h40-1h50 35%
DL Delta Air Lines 1 35% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (36 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,533
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
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
50%
Return
HOU → MEM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
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 2
Weekly flights 36 1
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 35%
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 1h 50m.

MEM–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Houston route.
Route details
Distance484 mi / 780 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights36 out / 36 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 1h 50m. The route covers 484 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 36 nonstop flights per week from MEM to HOU. The return direction has about 36 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, ECP, BHM, PDK, SAT, OKC, PWA, SDF, UST, PBI, CMH, VRB, CLT, CLE, MAF, OPF, BCT, CHS, ASE, TEB, SCF, EWR, ELP, ORD, BOS, ONT, RDU, SNA, SMF, MRY, OAK, PHL, SJC, SFO, SJU, ATL, DFW, MIA, DAL, BNA, DCA, STL, AUS, MCO, PHX, MDW, FLL, LAX, TPA, MSP, PNS, DEN, BWI, LAS, LGA and SLC. 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.
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 Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MEM to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to HOU ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 484 miles (780 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 72 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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