Cheap Flights to Memphis International Airport
Memphis International Airport serves the birthplace of rock and roll and soul music. It is also the world’s busiest cargo airport thanks to FedEx’s global hub, while offering passengers a quick route to Beale Street, Graceland and the Mississippi riverfront.
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MEM is served by Delta, American, Southwest, United, Frontier and others, with nonstop flights to major US cities. The airport is known for its uncrowded terminals and local music touches.
IATA/ICAO codes
MEM / KMEM
Location
Approximately 13 km from downtown Memphis
Key airline
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Notable feature
FedEx’s main global hub
Popular Routes
MEM’s passenger network focuses on major US hubs.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Major Hubs
Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, Charlotte
Leisure
Orlando, Las Vegas, Denver
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead is recommended. Spring and fall are comfortable, while the Memphis in May festival and big sports events push fares up.
About Memphis
Memphis is a river city in southwest Tennessee with a deep musical and civil rights heritage, lively nightlife on Beale Street and a famous food scene.
Things to Know When Flying Into Memphis
Graceland, Sun Studio and the Stax Museum are top music attractions.
The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel is a major landmark.
Memphis-style barbecue is a must-try.
Summers are hot and humid.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Memphis is the home of the blues, Sun Studio, Graceland and Southern barbecue, set on the Mississippi River.
Delta Air Lines is the largest carrier, with American, Southwest, United, Frontier and others also serving Memphis.
The airport is about 13 km (8 miles) from downtown, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Atlanta, Dallas and Chicago are among the busiest connections.
Booking 4 to 8 weeks in advance is recommended; spring and fall are the most pleasant, and May's Memphis in May festival draws crowds.
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