Memphis to Los Angeles (MEM–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEM–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,615 miles in approximately 4h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS | 5 | 738 | 4h14 | SkyTeam | VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
MEM: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEM to LAX
Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MEM to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEM to LAX ranges from 4 hours 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,615 miles (2,600 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.