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$72+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEM
Feb 10 — Feb 171
Tue 2/10
Tue 2/17
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 January 11, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$143
(Southwest)

One-way from

$72
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 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 January 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/48:10 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Wed 2/113:05 pmMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/8$143
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/299:55 amORD - MEM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Mon 2/26:10 amMEM - ORD
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/9$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 2/56:20 amMDW - MEM
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Sun 2/86:10 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/9$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 2/55:40 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1011:44 amMEM - ORD
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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.
Tue 2/312:44 pmORD - MEM
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/711:44 amMEM - ORD
1 stop21h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$187
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 3/257:59 pmORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/317:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/9$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/86:20 amMDW - MEM
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1111:44 amMEM - MDW
1 stop26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 2/233:49 pmSTL - MEM
1 stop18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/29:17 pmMEM - STL
2 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/211:20 pmMDW - MEM
1 stop28h 20mFrontier
Sun 1/256:10 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/10. 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 2/77:20 amORD - MEM
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/93:40 pmMEM - ORD
1 stop24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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 2/55:40 amORD - MEM
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/83:12 pmMEM - ORD
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$196
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/9. 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.
Sat 3/148:55 pmORD - MEM
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2411:14 amMEM - ORD
1 stop8h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$201

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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 January 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Memphis that are best for you.

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ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

8:10 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Wed 2/11

3:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$143

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

9:55 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Memphis

Mon 2/2

6:10 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$163

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/5

6:20 am-5:40 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Memphis

Sun 2/8

6:10 pm-11:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

$180

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 2/23

3:49 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 31m

Memphis

Mon 3/2

9:17 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops49h 10m

$193

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

Memphis

Tue 3/31

6:07 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 28m

$211

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

7:59 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Memphis

Wed 3/11

7:30 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 56m

$215

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:20 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Memphis

Tue 2/10

11:44 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$217

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

5:42 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Memphis

Sun 1/25

6:10 pm-6:51 am

1 stop12h 41m

$223

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

3:11 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 09m

Memphis

Sun 3/1

8:09 pm-10:51 am

2 stops14h 42m

$224

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

4:00 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Memphis

Tue 3/31

5:06 am-7:09 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$225

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 January 11, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to Memphis in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 3, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Memphis flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 January 11, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to MEM are scheduled on a Saturday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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?

    Southwest, Delta, and Frontier can get you from Illinois to Memphis in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 35m. 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?

    $88 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 American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $88 and $98, 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: Air Canada (70%), Japan Airlines (68%), Envoy Air( 64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) can be booked for $143 on average, our data indicates $339 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 Illinois to Memphis

Discover the top 3 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 January 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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