Memphis to San Diego (MEM–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
1,564 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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
DAL Dallas 5h 20m SCMWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
HOU Houston 5h 40m WN → LXJWN Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 43m F9UAWN → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 47m G4WN → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 49m AAASFX → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 54m DLFXVS → AFAMAV Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 6h 3m ACCMNH → EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
BNA Nashville 6h 15m EJAWN → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to San Diego flights
AUS Austin 6h 30m DLWN → ASEJAWN Austin (AUS) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,564 mi 3h 21m nonstop -2h behind

MEM–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MEM Routes SAN Routes MEM Live Flights SAN Live Flights MEM Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
DAL ~5h 20m DFW ~5h 36m HOU ~5h 40m DEN ~5h 43m LAS ~5h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,594
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → SAN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
50%
Return
SAN → MEM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MEM→SAN LIT→SAN
Distance from MEM – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 21m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 50% –
Little Rock (LIT) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Memphis.
MEM: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,564 mi / 2,517 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,564 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Dallas Fort Worth and William P. Hobby.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Memphis.
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 SAN

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SAN is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,564 miles (2,517 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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