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

SFO Airport Page →
1,803 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 37 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 53m ACAFAM → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 5h 54m ACAVEK → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 55m ACASAZ → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 56m AAAFAM → DLVS Los Angeles (LAX) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AAACASP → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 8m AAACAZ → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 6h 33m EKNHNZ → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 51m AFAMCI → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 51m AFDLSY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 7h UAVAWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Francisco to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,803 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MEM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SFO Routes MEM Routes SFO Live Flights MEM Live Flights SFO Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to San Francisco flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SLC ~5h 53m DEN ~5h 54m LAS ~5h 55m LAX ~5h 56m DFW ~6h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,113
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
SFO → MEM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
75%
Return
MEM → SFO
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric SFO→MEM OAK→MEM SJC→MEM
Distance from SFO – 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 33m 3h 26m
Departure OTP 33% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Memphis flights · San Jose (SJC) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,803 mi / 2,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance1,803 mi / 2,902 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,803 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid.
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from MEM to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SFO to MEM

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

SFO to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to MEM is about 3 hours 10 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 Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).