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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Memphis (MEM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — MEM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Memphis are usually found in August or May, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Memphis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Memphis (MEM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$194
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:11 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop7h 16mFrontier
Sun 10/268:10 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop15h 06mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2410:51 amORD - MEM
1 stop8h 36mFrontier
Sun 10/268:10 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:50 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 37mFrontier
Sun 10/268:10 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:10 amORD - MEM
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/157:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:30 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:44 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/66:10 amORD - MEM
1 stop11h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop10h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:05 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:00 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/157:45 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/203:05 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:50 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:44 pmORD - MEM
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/157:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop14h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:55 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Mon 10/206:55 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1610:05 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/203:35 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$217

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Memphis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Memphis that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Memphis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

7:50 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Memphis

Mon 10/20

6:19 pm-8:24 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$207

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/28

5:04 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Memphis

Tue 11/4

2:07 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$217

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

5:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 04m

Memphis

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$217

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:50 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

Memphis

Sat 10/18

7:30 am-9:31 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$217

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/7

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Sat 11/8

7:15 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$231

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/1

8:30 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Sat 11/1

1:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$233

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

4:56 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Memphis

Mon 11/3

2:07 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$237

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

5:20 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 57m

Memphis

Sat 11/1

2:35 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$237

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/17

8:55 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Mon 10/20

10:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$241

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

5:15 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Memphis

Mon 10/20

1:55 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Memphis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Memphis from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Memphis

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Memphis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Memphis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Memphis?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Chicago to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to MEM?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Memphis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Memphis is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Memphis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Memphis. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Memphis flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Memphis

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Memphis. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to MEM are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Memphis?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Memphis?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Memphis chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Memphis on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Memphis?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Memphis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $118.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Memphis?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Memphis, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 32m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Memphis?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Memphis, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Memphis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Memphis. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Memphis. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Memphis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Memphis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Memphis from Chicago?

    Memphis (MEM), located 8.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Memphis. 3 airlines have flights to Memphis from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Memphis should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 31 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Memphis?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Chicago to Memphis in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 07m. Chicago and Memphis are separated by a distance of 481 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Memphis round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Memphis is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $181 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $185 and $217 round-trip. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Memphis one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $59. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Memphis for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Memphis?

    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 Chicago to Memphis on time: Envoy Air (86%), Royal Jordanian (84%), Republic Airways (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    On average you can expect to pay $294 for a flight from Chicago to Memphis. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) is currently priced at $133.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Memphis that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Memphis flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Memphis.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Memphis?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Memphis by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Memphis?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Memphis (average of $310). Flying from Chicago to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Memphis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Memphis. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$181Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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