Memphis to San Francisco (MEM–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
1,803 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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
DEN Denver 5h 58m EJAF9UA ACAVF9 Denver (DEN) to San Francisco flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 8m DLFXVS AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Francisco flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 21m G4WN ACASAZ Las Vegas (LAS) to San Francisco flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m A8AAAS AAACAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Francisco flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 28m AAAS AAACAZ Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 32m DLEJA ACAFAM Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Francisco flights
DAL Dallas 6h 35m LBQWN VJAWN Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco flights
BNA Nashville 6h 47m LXJWN NZUAVA Nashville (BNA) to San Francisco flights
AUS Austin 6h 50m DL ACAMDL Austin (AUS) to San Francisco flights
IAH Houston 6h 51m ACCMNH CAEKNH Houston (IAH) to San Francisco flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to San Francisco
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,803 mi 4h 13m nonstop -2h behind

MEM–SFO had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,803 miles in 4h 13m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MEM–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 87% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,177
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 → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
75%
Return
SFO → MEM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SFO delays →

Other ways to reach San Francisco from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco International Airport.
Metric MEM→SFO HOT→SFO
Distance from MEM 181 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 13m 3h 37m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to San Francisco International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
Distance & Flight Time
1,803 mi / 2,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m gate to gate.
Getting from SFO

BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.

San Francisco Climate

Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.

Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.

MEM–SFO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to San Francisco route.
Route details
Distance1,803 mi / 2,902 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to SFO flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to San Francisco International Airport take about 4h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 1,803 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MEM to SFO: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Memphis.
Yes, return flights from SFO to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOT. 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 SFO

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MEM to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SFO is about 4 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,803 miles (2,902 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hot Springs (HOT).