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$70+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — MEM
May 7 — May 141
Thu 5/7
Thu 5/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Memphis are usually found in September or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Houston to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 7, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/309:46 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop8h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/49:17 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop15h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$149
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:00 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/304:36 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:00 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop11h 42m
Frontier
Thu 4/234:36 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/4$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/217:00 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/234:36 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/18:15 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop9h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/36:45 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop27h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:00 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop11h 16m
Frontier
Fri 5/157:54 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop17h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 4/3$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/309:46 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop8h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/14:43 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 5/57:27 am
IAH
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 5/126:15 am
MEM
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 5/511:10 am
HOU
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Tue 5/126:00 am
MEM
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$197
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:00 am
IAH
-
MEM
1 stop10h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/76:22 pm
MEM
-
IAH
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 5/134:35 pm
IAH
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 5/186:15 am
MEM
-
IAH
Nonstop1h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/3$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/137:10 pm
HOU
-
MEM
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Mon 5/187:20 pm
MEM
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/3$209

Find flight deals from Houston to Memphis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 April 7, 2026.

Round-trip from

$149
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$330
From Houston to Memphis
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 April 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Memphis that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

HoustonMemphis

IAH - MEM

IAHMEM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/5

7:27 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Tue 5/12

6:15 am-8:11 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$197
Quickest round-trip

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/12

7:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Memphis

Sat 5/16

12:15 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$209

HoustonMemphis

IAH - MEM

IAHMEM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/13

7:27 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Mon 5/18

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$209

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Wed 5/13

11:10 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Memphis

Mon 5/18

7:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$209

HoustonMemphis

IAH - MEM

IAHMEM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/12

8:03 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Sat 5/16

6:35 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$209

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

2:40 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Memphis

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$221

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/5

4:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops5h 45m

Memphis

Tue 5/12

8:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$227

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/30

2:20 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Memphis

Mon 5/4

6:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 05m

$231

HoustonMemphis

HOU - MEM

HOUMEM

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

11:30 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Memphis

Mon 5/11

7:20 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$236

HoustonMemphis

IAH - MEM

IAHMEM

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/24

8:00 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Memphis

Mon 4/27

6:15 am-8:11 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$243

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Memphis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Memphis from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Memphis

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Memphis. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Memphis is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Memphis (average of $83). Flying from Houston to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 HOU to MEM?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 April 7, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Memphis in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Memphis. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2026.

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

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

How often are flights from Houston to Memphis delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between Houston and Memphis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 94 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Houston to Memphis flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Houston to Memphis flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 April 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from Houston to Memphis to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,338 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,338 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,338 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,548 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,338 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston 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 Houston?

    Most people fly into Memphis (MEM) if they book a flight to Memphis from Houston. On average, Memphis has 1 inbound flight from Houston per day from 2 airlines. Memphis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Memphis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Memphis?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Houston to Memphis in just under 1h 30m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 484 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Memphis is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $114 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $124. You may be able to fly from Houston to Memphis for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $68 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $85 and Frontier from $90 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Memphis?

    While on average a flight from Houston to Memphis is generally $300, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $110. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Memphis), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Memphis?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Memphis (average of $83). Flying from Houston to Memphis in April is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 2 airlines flying from Houston to Memphis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 April 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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