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

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:37 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:27 am.

The flight takes about 2h 57m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Memphis takes 2h 57m, covering 873 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 Philadelphia to Memphis range from $412 to $545, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $475 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $244 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $486 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Memphis flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, 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 $198 to $999. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Philadelphia to Memphis route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Memphis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $158, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Memphis Airport (MEM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $78 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Philadelphia to Memphis usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Memphis (MEM).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Philadelphia to Memphis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $565, a difference of $148.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Philadelphia and Memphis.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 41m, compared with 4h 44m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 53m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Memphis is 1 hour behind Philadelphia (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Memphis flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• American Airlines: 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.

Passengers that would like to take public transportation to make this trip can travel on the Line 69 bus operated by MATA Transit from the airport and then transfer to either the Line 36 or 39 bus to travel the rest of the way to the downtown area. This entire trip takes around 1h 25min. If you prefer a quicker option, traveling by taxi will only take about 14 minutes.

One of the most convenient hotel choices at this airport, which sits along Airways Boulevard just to the north of the terminal buildings, is the Holiday Inn Memphis Airport, which can pick up passengers at the airport utilizing its complimentary shuttle bus.

Passengers will find designated pick-up points outside of every terminal building on the outer commercial drive. If you happen to be returning a rental car to this airport after your trip to Memphis, there is also a pick-up and drop-off area on the third floor of the economy parking garage.

All of the eight or so rental car companies that operate at this airport do so at a ground transportation center. To get to the center after a flight, make your way to Terminal B and then travel to the lower level, which is one level below the baggage claim. Once there, follow all of the rental car signs to get to the ground transportation center.