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$75+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEM
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Memphis

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3 stars

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Round-trip from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$145 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Memphis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/157:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Sun 12/214:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/216:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Sun 12/284:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/26$164
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:05 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Mon 12/154:28 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/46:15 amMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Thu 12/111:11 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop4h 57mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/174:01 pmORD - MEM
1 stop23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/248:17 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$184
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/116:15 amMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Thu 12/184:18 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/116:15 amMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 51mFrontier
Sun 12/1411:56 amMEM - MDW
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/77:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Thu 12/111:11 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$188
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:05 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Thu 12/184:18 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/25$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/248:15 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Wed 12/313:00 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/178:00 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/247:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/174:01 pmORD - MEM
1 stop23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1811:14 amMEM - ORD
1 stop8h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Memphis that are best for you.

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ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

6:05 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Memphis

Mon 12/15

4:28 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 44m

$172

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Memphis

Wed 12/31

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$207

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/9

7:43 pm-10:19 am

2 stops38h 36m

Memphis

Fri 1/16

11:14 am-10:34 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$208

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

5:01 pm-10:19 am

2 stops17h 18m

Memphis

Fri 1/30

11:14 am-7:52 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$210

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Thu 12/25

3:00 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$214

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/24

9:36 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Memphis

Wed 12/31

7:03 am-7:22 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$225

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/17

5:06 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Memphis

Tue 1/20

11:57 am-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$229

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/10

7:43 pm-7:12 pm

1 stop23h 29m

Memphis

Mon 12/15

7:42 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop26h 51m

$235

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

7:55 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Sat 1/17

7:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$236

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

12:45 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Memphis

Tue 12/30

7:30 am-9:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Memphis

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Memphis (average of $113). Flying from Illinois to Memphis in February is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 IL to MEM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Memphis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Memphis. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Memphis

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 November 26, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MEM are scheduled on a Monday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Memphis from Illinois, you will be flying to Memphis, which is the city’s only airport. Memphis (MEM) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Memphis.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Memphis?

    Frontier, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to Memphis in just under 5h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 02m. The distance from Illinois to Memphis is about 481 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $99 and $99, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Memphis?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Memphis is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Memphis or Lambert-St Louis - Memphis.

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

    Before booking your flight to Memphis from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (95%), Emirates (83%), Alaska Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $63. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) can be booked for $183 on average, our data indicates $268 when flying from Illinois to Memphis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Memphis (average of $113). Flying from Illinois to Memphis in February is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Memphis

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$180Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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