Cheap flights from Memphis to Los Angeles (MEM - LAX) from $44

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MEM — LAX
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Memphis to Los Angeles are usually found in August or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)

All the information you need to plan the best MEM to LAX flight in 2023: compare Memphis to Los Angeles flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Los Angeles.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Round-trip from

$217

One-way from

$109
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
From Memphis to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Memphis to Los Angeles

MEM - LAX

Price

$217 - $494

LAX

Temperature

57.2 - 73.4 °F

LAX

Rainfall

0 - 3.4 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Users have found that flying from Memphis to Los Angeles on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 74% by booking at least 48 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Memphis to Los Angeles within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $315.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles?

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Los Angeles from Memphis average $238. You can even find prices in August for less than $238, as users have found deals to Los Angeles from as low as $118. The month of November appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Los Angeles from Memphis. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 28%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles (MEM - LAX)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 50% on flights from Memphis to Los Angeles by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Peruse some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found from Memphis to Los Angeles. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
  • If you’re traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $277.81 RT. This price is typically 67% more expensive than other airlines that offer Memphis to Los Angeles flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $149. The most popular departure airport in Memphis when flying to Los Angeles is Memphis Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Los Angeles is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Memphis to Los Angeles, American Airlines flights are 10% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Some of the best deals we've found on Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
  • If you’re traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Memphis to Los Angeles flights are typically 49% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $179.99 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $69. When traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Memphis Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Los Angeles Airport. When flying from Memphis to Los Angeles, Spirit Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Memphis to Los Angeles flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MEM to LAX flights for September, October
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Memphis to Los Angeles 2023 flight deals

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Non-stop flights to Los Angeles from Memphis

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Memphis to Los Angeles flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to Los Angeles from Memphis

The cheapest one-way flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
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Nonstop4h 08m

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Nonstop4h 08m

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Nonstop3h 47m

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Nonstop4h 24m

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Nonstop3h 30m

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Nonstop4h 14m

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Nonstop3h 40m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

To help decide which airline to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
103 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was not listed on the screens so we had to guess which gate to go to from another similar flight and got lucky. Flight crew seemed irritated to be there.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Memphis to Los Angeles flights.

What airports do I use to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Booking a flight from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX) is your only option if you wish to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Memphis to Los Angeles, all of which are around 4h 00m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 5 airlines when you book a flight from Memphis to Los Angeles.

Can I find flights from Memphis to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Memphis to Los Angeles for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $87, but on average you can expect to pay $115.

Are there nonstop flights from Memphis to Los Angeles for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Memphis to Los Angeles is less than $141.

Are there last-minute flights available from Memphis to Los Angeles for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Memphis to Los Angeles within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Thursday.

How popular is this Memphis to Los Angeles flight route?

How many flights depart from Memphis to Los Angeles on average per day?

Per day, 1 flight departs from Memphis to Los Angeles on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Departing from Memphis to Los Angeles will take you 4h 06m. Memphis and Los Angeles are separated by a distance of 1624 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles round-trip?

According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($89), offers the cheapest pricing from Memphis to Los Angeles. Spirit Airlines is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. United Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on American Airlines start at $119 one-way.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Memphis to Los Angeles?

What are the most reliable airlines from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Memphis to Los Angeles on time: Air France (95%), KLM (88%), WestJet (88%).

What are the cheapest flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $44. While the most popular route (Memphis - Los Angeles) can be booked for $80 on average our data indicates $127 when flying from Memphis to Los Angeles.

What does MEM to LAX mean?

MEM stands for Memphis Airport, while LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for Memphis to Los Angeles

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Top 5 airlines flying from Memphis to Los Angeles

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Memphis to Los Angeles choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$55Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Allegiant AirCheapest$69Average$180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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United AirlinesCheapest$108Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$149Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Memphis to Los Angeles

See what time of day planes typically take off from Memphis to Los Angeles
78%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
6%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
16%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Memphis to Los Angeles

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Memphis to Los Angeles
Sunday4daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday0daily flights
Wednesday3daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday1daily flight

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