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$81+ 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MEM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Memphis

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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:35 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/73:20 pmMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$251
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:35 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/87:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:35 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amMEM - ORD
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/215:33 pmMLI - MEM
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/104:54 pmMEM - MLI
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/249:20 amMDW - MEM
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:30 amMEM - MDW
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:18 amORD - MEM
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/35:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:35 amORD - MEM
1 stop4h 58mDelta
Sat 1/36:00 amMEM - ORD
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/16$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/311:35 pmORD - MEM
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Wed 1/76:10 amMEM - ORD
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/17$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/175:08 pmMLI - MEM
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Wed 12/245:01 pmMEM - MLI
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 12/17$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/182:35 pmMLI - MEM
2 stops9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/235:12 amMEM - MLI
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 12/205:19 pmPIA - MEM
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/227:30 amMEM - PIA
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/318:15 amMDW - MEM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Sat 1/33:10 pmMEM - MDW
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$320

Find flight deals from Illinois to Memphis

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One-way from

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$281 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Memphis that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

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Route

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Return

Price

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

3:46 pm-2:17 pm

1 stop22h 31m

Memphis

Sat 2/7

11:44 am-11:33 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$181

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

11:21 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

5:22 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

6:10 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$209

St. LouisMemphis

STL - MEM

STLMEM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

5:11 pm-10:49 am

1 stop17h 38m

Memphis

Mon 1/19

11:44 am-6:51 am

2 stops43h 07m

$209

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:50 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 50m

Memphis

Tue 1/20

6:10 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$209

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

$210

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:11 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Memphis

Sat 1/17

7:00 am-9:08 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$210

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

12:15 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Memphis

Tue 1/20

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$216

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:20 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Memphis

Sun 1/18

3:05 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$219

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

12:44 pm-10:49 am

1 stop22h 05m

Memphis

Fri 2/6

11:44 am-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$221

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Memphis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Memphis from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 December 18, 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.

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?

    Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines can get you from Illinois to Memphis in just under 1h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 29m. 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 $103, 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 Greater Peoria - 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: Envoy Air (76%), Alaska Airlines (76%), Japan Airlines( 75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Memphis?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $115. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Memphis) can be booked for $177 on average, our data indicates $295 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $232). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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