Travelling from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM): What you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM) taking off from either of these.
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Houston to Memphis International Airport flight.
Memphis (where Memphis International Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-6 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with United Airlines at 8:30pm. Choose the first IAH to MEM departure operated by United Airlines at 7:25am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to MEM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can take a direct flight from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM) out of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Houston to Memphis International Airport leaving from IAH.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between IAH and MEM is United.
United is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route, with 80.78% of services arriving as scheduled.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Memphis International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Think about setting out from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM) plane ticket with departures from here.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to MEM out of HOU. Book your favourite seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Southwest Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the HOU to MEM route.
With 75.21% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Memphis International Airport.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Houston to MEM flight? Kick back in a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
79% of all departures from Houston Hobby Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Memphis International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MEM instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Houston to Memphis International Airport flight.
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
From Memphis International Airport, central Memphis is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
51 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Memphis International Airport. A return flight starts at 120 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Houston to MEM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. January is the quietest month to go to Memphis. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Memphis International Airport (MEM), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Memphis is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Houston to MEM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Memphis International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Memphis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Memphis right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Houston to Memphis International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Memphis.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres west of Memphis, a trip to Little Rock will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Big Dam Bridge.
Around 290 kilometres northeast of Memphis, Clarksville is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Fort Sevier/Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce Civil War Park and Interpretive Centre, Dunbar Cave and Tennessee Triumph Women's Suffrage Monument.