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Among airlines operating Houston to Memphis flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Houston and Memphis. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Houston to Memphis may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Memphis (MEM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Memphis:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $367 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Houston to Memphis most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 52% on the Houston to Memphis route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $273 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $563, a difference of $290. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Memphis route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to Memphis flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, morning flights for 26%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Memphis are Graceland, FedEx Forum and Renasant Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Memphis on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Memphis:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 9:00 am
• Latest: departs at 9:00 pm and lands at 10:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 75% above the route average of $344. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Memphis takes 1h 40m, covering 481 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $145 to $807. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston to Memphis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 70% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating Houston to Memphis flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 7h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 15h 59m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Memphis Airport (MEM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Avis

Round-trip flights from Houston to Memphis range from $253 to $547, with an average of $344 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.