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

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San Francisco to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,803 mi 3h 10m nonstop +2h ahead 97 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MEM, connecting options are available through 97 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
97
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,263
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric SFO→MEM OAK→MEM
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 3h 10m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 100% –
Oakland (OAK) 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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections97 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
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 approximately 3h 10m. The route covers 1,803 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to MEM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SUS, JCI, MCC, VNY, APA, SCF, SAT, AZA, YUM, EGE, OKC, PDK, HOU, ATW, TUS, CVG, TYS, RNO, MQY, SDF, MSY, MKE, ELP, PNE, IND, PWK, MTY, CHO, YIP, SEA, ECP, PTK, YWG, CSG, LRD, CMH, SFB, BZN, ABE, CLE, APF, BCT, SWF, YEG, OPF, CHS, FXE, MTN, PIT, TEB, YYZ, MHH, VRB, RSW, PBI, SYR, SUA, LGA, YUL, SJO, SJU, LAX, HND, BNA, RDU, BWI, PHX, ATL, CLT, MDW, DFW, DEN, IAH, DTW, PHL, AUS, MSP, ORD, FLL, LAS, CDG, MIA, EWR, BOS, FRA, MCO, SLC, DCA, ZRH, ANC, IAD, DAL, TPA, JFK, PVG and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. 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 ranges from 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,803 miles (2,902 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).