Travelling from Seattle to Memphis International Airport (MEM): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Explore your options for leaving from this base when searching for your flights from Seattle to Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Memphis is two hours ahead of Seattle. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Your flight from Seattle to MEM won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Memphis International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can get to LKE from central Seattle in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to MEM flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport:
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEM if you're catching a late flight from Seattle to Memphis International Airport. Settle into one of these options and call it a night faster:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Memphis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Memphis and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Seattle to Memphis International Airport flight.
The address for MEM is 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
Memphis International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Memphis. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Memphis International Airport is 87 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 191 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to MEM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Seattle to Memphis International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Seattle to MEM.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
April is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Memphis International Airport (MEM), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Memphis based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Seattle to MEM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Memphis, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Memphis International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Memphis
Start your Memphis trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Memphis International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Elvis Presley's Home and National Civil Rights Museum are top sights which should be on any well-planned Memphis itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Little Rock is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Memphis. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Centre and River Market District.
Clarksville is another standout destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Memphis. No journey is complete without a visit to North Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park, Sherwood Forest Park and Fort Sevier/Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce Civil War Park and Interpretive Centre.
