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

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Memphis to San Francisco
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,803 mi 4h 23m nonstop -2h behind 61 1-stop hubs

MEM–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,803 miles in approximately 4h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–SFO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 35% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SFO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,281
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
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
94%
Return
SFO → MEM
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → SFO delays →

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 23m.
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 23m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 4h 23m. The route covers 1,803 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MEM to SFO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RNO, OAK, SCF, SMF, MRY, GEG, ONT, PDX, CVG, ASE, SNA, PDK, MSY, SEA, HOU, HDN, PTK, SAT, CMH, CLE, PNS, YYC, PIE, SFB, PBI, TEB, BCT, OPF, BED, LGA, AUS, PHX, ATL, HNL, BWI, MDW, PHL, CLT, DFW, STL, MSP, DEN, DCA, IAH, ORD, MCO, BNA, RDU, TPA, BOS, LAS, SLC, MIA, FLL, LAX, CDG, EWR, NRT, DAL, DTW and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to SFO ranges from 4 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,803 miles (2,902 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RNO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.