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

MEM Airport Page →
1,615 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL2082+1
DL Delta
738
7:43 PM
CDT TM
9:40 PM
PDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2229cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
7:43 PM
CDT TM
9:40 PM
PDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1080+1
DL Delta
738
6:15 PM
PDT T2
11:58 PM
CDT
3h 43m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2212cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
738
6:30 PM
PDT T3
12:07 AM+1
CDT
3h 37m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LAS Las Vegas 5h 39m G4WN AAACAF Las Vegas (LAS) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 53m AAASAY AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 5h 57m F9UAWN AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 58m AAAS AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 8m DLEJA ACAFAM Salt Lake City (SLC) to Los Angeles flights
BNA Nashville 6h 14m WN AAAFAM Nashville (BNA) to Los Angeles flights
DAL Dallas 6h 15m LBQWN LXJUAWN Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles flights
HOU Houston 6h 15m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Los Angeles flights
IAH Houston 6h 30m ACCMNH AAAFAS Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 48m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Los Angeles flights
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Memphis to Los Angeles
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,615 mi 3h 57m nonstop -2h behind

MEM–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,615 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 5 738 3h57 58% SkyTeam VS
AA American Airlines 2 58% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (5 flights/wk, 71%)
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 29%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,379
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 → LAX
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
90%
Return
LAX → MEM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → LAX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Memphis.
MEM: CDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
1,615 mi / 2,600 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m gate to gate.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

MEM–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance1,615 mi / 2,600 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take about 3h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,615 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MEM to LAX: Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
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 Harry Reid, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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 LAX

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to LAX is about 3 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.