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$80+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEM
Nov 16 — Nov 231
Sun 11/16
Sun 11/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Memphis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Memphis flight deals. Data was last updated October 17, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Priceline)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$115 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 October 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 11/510:52 amORD - MEM
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:00 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sun 10/265:50 amORD - MEM
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/318:09 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop18h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Wed 11/56:05 pmORD - MEM
1 stop25h 17mFrontier
Sun 11/98:00 pmMEM - ORD
2 stops14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amORD - MEM
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/98:22 amMEM - ORD
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/275:28 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/304:08 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sat 11/225:10 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 11/246:50 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 10/15$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/228:15 amORD - MEM
Nonstop1h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2410:43 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/15$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 11/16:25 pmORD - MEM
2 stops19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:10 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 11/1012:30 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop6h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/241:50 pmMEM - MDW
2 stops10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Sat 11/225:10 pmMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/255:30 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/16$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 10/315:20 pmMLI - MEM
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/410:30 amMEM - MLI
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/16$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:26 pmORD - MEM
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:21 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop16h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$235

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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 October 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Memphis that are best for you.

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Memphis

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ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

8:15 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Memphis

Mon 11/24

10:43 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$221

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

5:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Mon 11/24

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$221

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

5:00 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Memphis

Wed 2/25

12:00 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$229

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/22

5:10 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Tue 11/25

5:30 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$231

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 10/31

5:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Memphis

Tue 11/4

10:30 am-3:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$234

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/4

8:40 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Tue 11/11

3:30 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$241

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

3:42 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

Memphis

Sat 11/8

2:55 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$248

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

4:15 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Memphis

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$251

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Memphis

Sat 11/8

10:42 am-3:26 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$251

PeoriaMemphis

PIA - MEM

PIAMEM

Greater Peoria

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-2:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Memphis

Mon 11/3

6:35 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$254

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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 $238). 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 October 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Memphis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% 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. Monday at noon 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 October 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to MEM are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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?

    American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Memphis in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 07m. 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?

    $106 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $116 and $116, 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 (96%), ANA (88%), Air Canada( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) can be booked for $181 on average, our data indicates $338 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 $238). 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 October 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$238Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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