Find Cheap Flights from Memphis to Houston (MEM - HOU)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Memphis to Houston is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$221	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston is currently $221
Last-minute weekend getaway	$256	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Memphis to Houston is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Sun, Jun 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston is currently $428

Fastest flight	1 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Memphis to Houston 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 Memphis to Houston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–325
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $255–430

Popular airlines from Memphis to Houston

Southwest

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $200–450

17 weekly nonstop flights

MEM - HOU Every day

1291 weekly connecting flights

MEM - HOU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $221

Typical price: $205–470

34 weekly nonstop flights

MEM - IAH Every day

210 weekly connecting flights

MEM - IAH Every day
American

from $276

Typical price: $230–490

699 weekly connecting flights

MEM - HOU, IAH Every day
Delta

from $229

Typical price: $245–570

504 weekly connecting flights

MEM - HOU, IAH Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $230–485

12 weekly connecting flights

MEM - IAH Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $180–400

7 weekly connecting flights

MEM - IAH Every Thu, Fri, Sun

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

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Memphis to Houston

The cheapest flights from Memphis to Houston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Memphis to Houston is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Memphis to Houston is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Memphis to Houston is $276, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Memphis to Houston is $229, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Memphis to Houston is $180, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, May 28.

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

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Memphis to Houston.
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 Memphis to Houston 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 Memphis to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 34 nonstop flights and 210 connecting flights per week. United flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 17 nonstop flights and 1,291 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Memphis to Houston are:

American offers 699 connecting flights per week. American flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Delta offers 504 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Spirit offers 12 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 7 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Memphis to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Memphis to Houston is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Memphis to Houston is $221, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Memphis to Houston is $276, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Memphis to Houston is $229, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Memphis to Houston is $180, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 7.

Southwest and United fly direct from Memphis to Houston.

There are 17 Southwest direct flights from Memphis to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Memphis to Houston 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 Memphis and Houston at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest and United fly direct from Memphis to Houston.

There are 17 Southwest direct flights from Memphis to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 United direct flights from Memphis to Houston 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 Memphis to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Memphis and Houston start at $221 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Memphis to Houston, 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 Memphis and Houston start at $428 from Fri, Jun 5 to Sun, Jun 7 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Memphis and Houston start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Memphis to Houston, 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 Memphis and Houston starts at $256 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Memphis and Houston at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Memphis to Houston, 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.