Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Memphis (CHI - MEM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Memphis and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$216	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis is currently $216
Cheapest one-way flight	$79	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Memphis is currently $79
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$291	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Memphis is currently $291
Cheapest business class flights	$395	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis is currently $395

Fastest flight	1 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Memphis takes 1 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Memphis is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–295
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–370

Popular airlines from Chicago to Memphis

Southwest

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $215–450

14 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - MEM Every day

1597 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MEM Every day
American

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $215–460

26 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MEM Every day

513 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEM Every day
United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $215–480

28 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MEM Every day

188 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEM Every day
Delta

from $259

Typical price: $235–520

684 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MEM Every day
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $185–475

18 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MEM Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Spirit

Typical price: $225–520

10 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MEM Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Memphis

Memphis International Airport (MEM)

Memphis United States 16 min 8 mi
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT)

Little Rock United States 2 hr 1 min 126 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 3 hr 20 min 201 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)

Jackson United States 3 hr 14 min 196 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Memphis

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Memphis are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $155 to $295.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $216. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Memphis is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Memphis is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis starts at $216 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $79 and departs on Wed, Jun 10.

1 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Memphis.

Most visitors arrive in summer (May–Aug), when the weather is hot and sunny, though temperatures can remain high into Oct. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be cool and wet. Local events include the Beale Street Music Festival (Apr–May), Memphis in May International Festival (May) and Elvis Week (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Memphis.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Memphis really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Memphis.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 28 nonstop flights and 188 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 1,597 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Memphis are:

American offers 26 nonstop flights and 513 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .
Delta offers 684 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .
Frontier offers 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .
Spirit offers 10 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Memphis.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Memphis recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $216. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $79.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Memphis is $239, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Memphis is $259, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Memphis is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Memphis.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Memphis at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Chicago to Memphis.

There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 American direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Chicago to Memphis per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Memphis on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Memphis start at $239 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Memphis, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Memphis start at $395 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Memphis start at $216 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Memphis, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Memphis starts at $291 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Memphis at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Memphis, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.