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Downtown Memphis is about 10 miles away from Memphis International Airport. There are multiple ways to get there but none is as reliable and cheap as public transit. It takes about 40min, although you will be required to connect two buses. First, take the number 39 towards South Third and drop off at the Hudson Transit Center. From there, take the number 38. It goes directly to Memphis International Airport.

Memphis International Airport has only one lounge, the Delta Sky Club. It is located Airside, adjacent to the B Security Checkpoint, and features a wide range of amenities that include complimentary snacks and beverages, Wi-Fi, a TV, charging outlets, and even a screen to monitor flight departures. The easiest way to get access to this lounge is by booking with Delta Air Lines, although travelers can purchase a day pass to be allowed into the lounge

There are several ways through which you can get to downtown Los Angeles from Los Angeles International Airport. Taxis, airport shuttle, and rental cars provide the most convenient way to get there, especially if you have a lot of luggage. Unfortunately, they are also the most expensive means and therefore not ideal for anyone traveling on a budget. Alternatively, you can take the LAX FlyAway bus to Union Station and then board the Metro D line to Perishing Square, which is at the heart of downtown LA.

Memphis International Airport has a wide range of parking options available for anyone looking to leave their car at the airport. There is a long-term parking lot, a short-term parking lot, an economy parking lot, and an oversize vehicle parking lot. The long-term parking lot, which is most ideal, is located past the Level 7 Ground Transportation Center and has over 2200 parking spaces. It is also worth pointing out that there are a few other off-site parking lots around the airport that offer cheaper rates.

Among airlines operating Memphis to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Delta operates flights between Memphis and Los Angeles.

Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

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

• Delta: 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Memphis to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $241 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $388 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$70 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 4% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Memphis to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $463, a difference of $100. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Memphis to Los Angeles flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to Los Angeles takes 3h 57m, covering 1,614 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 pm and lands at 10:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:42 pm and lands at 10:39 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $388. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $220 to $1,747. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $157, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 5h 49m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 04m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Memphis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Memphis to Los Angeles range from $319 to $500, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $319 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Memphis to Los Angeles flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue