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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Memphis

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Memphis.
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7:15 am - 4:26 pmMDW-MEM
9h 11m1 stop
5:26 pm - 12:17 amMEM-MDW
6h 51m1 stop
$110Frontier
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
12:25 pm - 11:11 pmORD-MEM
10h 46m1 stop
10:15 am - 11:32 pmMEM-ORD
13h 17m2 stops
$191Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 4
7:05 pm - 8:58 pmORD-MEM
1h 53mnonstop
5:35 pm - 7:32 pmMEM-ORD
1h 57mnonstop
$207American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 1
6:45 am - 11:30 amORD-MEM
4h 45m1 stop
12:14 pm - 4:13 pmMEM-ORD
3h 59m1 stop
$227Delta
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Thu, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 1
8:13 pm - 10:12 pmORD-MEM
1h 59mnonstop
7:25 am - 9:26 amMEM-ORD
2h 01mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
8:55 pm - 10:40 pmMDW-MEM
1h 45mnonstop
4:20 pm - 6:00 pmMEM-MDW
1h 40mnonstop
$237Southwest
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Thu, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 20
8:59 pm - 10:59 pmORD-MEM
2h 00mnonstop
7:10 am - 9:06 amMEM-ORD
1h 56mnonstop
$239American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 10
9:30 am - 11:15 amMDW-MEM
1h 45mnonstop
2:00 pm - 7:55 pmMEM-MDW
5h 55m1 stop
$247Southwest
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
8:00 am - 3:06 pmORD-MEM
7h 06m1 stop
12:14 pm - 6:25 pmMEM-ORD
6h 11m1 stop
$257Delta
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Wed, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 19
8:13 pm - 10:12 pmORD-MEM
1h 59mnonstop
2:21 pm - 4:25 pmMEM-ORD
2h 04mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 8

Flights from Chicago to Memphis - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Memphis to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Memphis flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Memphis cost $229 and was between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Memphis (MEM). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Memphis (MEM). The average price for a return flight for this route is $229.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Memphis?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to Memphis, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Memphis back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Memphis?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Memphis is September, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $375 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Memphis?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $418, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Memphis?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Memphis, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$61
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Memphis

When to book flights from Chicago to Memphis

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Memphis based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Memphis

  • Are there airline lounges at Memphis from Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    MEM features a Delta Sky Club near the B security checkpoint in the walkway, east of the concourse entrance. The facility is accessible to business class travelers or those with membership through Delta. Still, any travelers, regardless of the class you’re flying in, can access the lounge after paying for a day’s pass.

  • Which is the best way to get downtown Memphis from Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    The distance between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and the city center of Memphis is approximately 10.8 miles, and there are numerous options to get you there. For instance, line 39 and line 69 buses travel between the two points in about 1h 28. However, a taxi completes this journey in under 15min if you want to reach there quickly.

  • Are there children playing areas at Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    As you wait to be picked up after arrival at MEM or for a connecting flight, you can let the little ones burn some calories in the children’s playing area at this facility. You can locate it near gate 7, just before the dome.

  • Are there car rentals at Memphis International Airport (MEM)?

    Multiple car hire service providers run their counters at Memphis International Airport (MEM), coming in handy for those who wish to explore the city in a car. From the luggage claim area, pass through the lower level of Terminal B to the Ground Transportation Center, where you can book your car.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Memphis?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Memphis was $61 for a one-way ticket and $110 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Memphis?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Memphis.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Memphis?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Memphis. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Memphis.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Memphis?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Memphis flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Memphis?

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Memphis flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Memphis, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Memphis?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Memphis on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Memphis, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Memphis are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $344 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $263 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Memphis.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Memphis?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Memphis from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Memphis with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Memphis?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Memphis from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Memphis

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $134 or less one-way and $342 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying United Airlines from Chicago to Memphis International Airport (MEM) will be happy to learn that the carrier has a hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). You’ll depart via Terminal 1 at ORD. A free shuttle runs between Parking Lot F and Terminal 1, and you’ll get fast-lane service as you check in.
  • Families traveling through Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) will be glad to know that the establishment features mother’s rooms in every terminal. The suites provide comfortable spaces for lactating mothers to pump and breastfeed their babies in privacy. The facilities have comfortable seats, electrical outlets, a sink, and a diaper changing surface.
  • Those using Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) should remember that the facility has a road system connecting the terminal and the secure area. A pedestrian bridge connects the two buildings, and security clearance is in the terminal building before travelers proceed to the concourse areas.
  • Frontier Airlines is one carrier that allows passengers to bring their four-legged friends, such as cats and dogs, on board. Still, ensure that your furry family members bear valid medical certificates, particularly the anti-rabies vaccine certificate. Furthermore, pet owners must lock in their cages throughout the voyage to prevent them from disturbing other travelers.
  • Suppose you’ll depart with an early morning flight via Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). In that case, consider securing a room in a hotel near this facility, such as Hampton Inn Chicago-Midway Airport and DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport. Such hotels provide free shuttle services to and from the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Memphis?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Memphis Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Memphis

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

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Direct returns

Memphis to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Memphis

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Memphis. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Memphis? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4659 reviews
7.7Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.2Food
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

I like in St George and prefer to fly out of CDC than SGU. Hopefully, they will continue the flights out of Cedar

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

I still prefer Delta, but Delta doesn’t fly to State College PA.

Everything was fantastic. Modern plane. All the amenities! Although the paid snacks and meals are pure robbery. Like i understand airlines need to make money, but 11$ USD for an overnight oats with some nuts in it and barely any pieces of apple.... Highway robbery

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

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