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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:54 am
• Latest: departs at 8:35 pm and lands at 10:29 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Houston takes 1h 54m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Houston range from $265 to $449, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 91% above the $320 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $211 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $324 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Memphis to Houston flights, with 58% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $117 to $860. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Memphis to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Memphis to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $76, which is 75% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Memphis to Houston. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $398, a difference of $108.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 50m, compared with 4h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Memphis to Houston 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.

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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