Can I fly direct from Chicago to Memphis?

Yes, direct flights from Chicago to Memphis are widely available. Historically, approximately 89.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For the remaining flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a strong prevalence of non-stop options for this route across the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Memphis?

A direct flight from Chicago to Memphis typically takes about 2 hours, covering a distance of 792 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 5 hours and 33 minutes. This means that while direct flights are relatively quick, adding a single stop can significantly increase the total travel time to 333 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Memphis come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Memphis come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find opportunities for economical fares on this route with regularity.

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Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Memphis

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Chicago to Memphis

2026-08-17 – 2026-08-24
CHI - Memphis
43% AI deal score
$139
$156
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-29
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$148
$156
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2026-08-12 – 2026-08-17
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$144
$156
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2026-08-24 – 2026-08-25
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$148
$156
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-17
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$152
$156
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-18
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$143
$156
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2026-09-03 – 2026-09-06
CHI - Memphis
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$132
$156
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-06
CHI - Memphis
45% AI deal score
$132
$156
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-17
CHI - Memphis
44% AI deal score
$127
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2026-10-03 – 2026-10-05
CHI - Memphis
42% AI deal score
$124
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Chicago to Memphis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Memphis

Right now, only 7% of recent fares from Chicago to Memphis are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $149–$196, with a median of $176. Currently, fares are significantly above the typical level, so you may want to monitor prices for a better deal. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Memphis, the cheapest months to fly are typically September, October, and July, all with a median fare of $149. These months offer the lowest median prices compared to other times of the year.

A typical journey from Chicago to Memphis takes about 2h 0m. This duration reflects the median travel time, and since almost all itineraries are non-stop, you can expect a direct flight experience for most options.

The distance between Chicago and Memphis is 792 kilometers, making this a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Memphis

Regular price: $109 - $253

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Memphis.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Memphis is between $109 and $253. The current lowest deal is $156 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $156

Low $109

High $253

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Memphis

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Memphis is September, with a median price of $149. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $439. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $149

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $439

Jan

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Direct flights from Chicago to Memphis

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Memphis

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Memphis

Chicago (ORD) - Memphis (MEM)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$372

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Memphis

Chicago (RFD) - Memphis (MEM)

Allegiant Air

$291

$263

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Memphis

Chicago (RFD) - Memphis (MEM)

Allegiant Air

$369

$297

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - Memphis

Chicago (RFD) - Memphis (MEM)

Allegiant Air

$371

$312

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Memphis

Chicago (ORD) - Memphis (MEM)

American Airlines

$143

$156

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Memphis

Chicago (ORD) - Memphis (MEM)

American Airlines

$152

$156

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Memphis

7 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 26

$264 → $176

33%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$271 → $186

31%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$369 → $297

20%

7 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 21

$244 → $175

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Memphis

Chicago - Memphis route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Memphis are above the typical level at $156.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months: September, October, and July

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are September, October, and July, with median prices of $149.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 0m

Direct flights from Chicago to Memphis typically take 2h 0m. Connecting flights average 8h 56m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights are dominant on this route, making up 89.2% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights on this route, with deals found from $156.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Memphis are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Cheapest

Chicago Midway International is a convenient and often more affordable option for flights from Chicago to Memphis.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Memphis main airports to arrive at

Memphis International (MEM)

Cheapest

Memphis International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Memphis.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Memphis used as alternative

Clinton National (LIT)

Cheapest

Clinton National Airport is a robust alternative, offering comparable service levels and cabin classes to Memphis.

📍 ~190 km from Memphis (approximately a 2-hour drive, may require crossing state lines).

💸 Flights from ~$193

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Memphis

75% AI deal score

$562

$377

Save $185

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Memphis

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Memphis at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked 60+ days out had an average price of $187. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $359. For those booking 28-59 days ahead, the average price was $200, indicating that earlier booking generally results in better value.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Memphis is considered to be $149 or less. The median price for this route was $176 across the same period. Prices around $196 represent the higher end of typical fares, so aiming for prices at or below $149 can help secure a more economical journey.

Historically, September, October, and July have been the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Memphis, with a median price of $149 for each. The annual median price for this route is $176. While September also appears as the most expensive month in some data, the overall trend across the trailing 270 days indicates these three months frequently offer lower fares.

Chicago to Memphis: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Memphis

The distance between Chicago and Memphis is 792 kilometers, making this a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Memphis

Regular price: $109 - $253

Prices are currently within the regular range for flights from Chicago to Memphis.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Memphis is between $109 and $253. The current lowest deal is $156 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $156

Low $109

High $253

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Memphis

September

Cheapest

Flights from $149

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $439

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec