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

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San Francisco to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,803 mi 3h 14m nonstop +2h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and MEM, connecting options are available through 57 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
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
TUL ~4h 0m SUS ~4h 33m APA ~5h 15m EGE ~5h 40m OAK ~5h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,039
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
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
59%
Return
MEM → SFO
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
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
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 90% –
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 14m.
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 14m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections57 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/Indiana/Tell_City
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 14m. The route covers 1,803 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, SUS, APA, EGE, OAK, SAT, TUS, HOU, CVG, RNO, LRD, MTY, BZN, CLE, MSY, IND, PIT, ABE, SEA, APF, YYZ, PBI, IAD, MHH, OPF, RSW, JFK, SJO, LAX, AUS, BNA, BWI, DEN, MSP, ATL, PHX, MCO, DFW, DTW, RDU, CLT, ORD, LAS, SLC, PHL, IAH, MDW, MIA, TPA, FLL, DAL, DCA, FRA, EWR, CDG, BOS and PVG. 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.
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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 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 14 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,803 miles (2,902 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 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).