Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Friday 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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How often are flights from Houston to Memphis delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 22% of weekly flights between Houston and Memphis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Houston to Memphis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $123 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $175 and $181 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Houston to Memphis for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $90 and Southwest from $120 one-way.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The best time to book flights from Houston to Memphis is 53 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Memphis (average of $303). Flying from Houston to Memphis in August is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Memphis ranges from 3.2 - 5.5 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Memphis when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Question 11

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Accepted Answer

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Memphis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Memphis?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Houston to Memphis is generally $289, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $90. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston George Bush Intcntl - Memphis), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Consider United Airlines, Southwest or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Houston to Memphis.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Memphis at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly into Memphis (MEM) if they book a flight to Memphis from Houston. On average, Memphis has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 3 airlines. Memphis is conveniently located just 8.3 mi from Memphis’s city center.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Houston to Memphis?

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$428

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$123	Average$183	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$175	Average$431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$181	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

The best time to book flights from Houston to Memphis is 53 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?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Houston to Memphis at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 often are flights from Houston to Memphis delayed?

About 22% of weekly flights between Houston and Memphis have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 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?

Friday 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 22% of flights being delayed.

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