What percentage of Memphis to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Historically, direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles have not been available. Across the trailing 90 days, 0% of flights on this route were direct. Travelers typically need to plan for at least one stopover. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers is usually 2.

How many hours is the flight from Memphis to Los Angeles?

The distance between Memphis and Los Angeles is approximately 2600 kilometers. While direct flights are not typically available, a flight with one stop historically takes about 8 hours and 37 minutes, or 517 minutes. For comparison, if a direct flight were available, it would typically be around 4 hours and 14 minutes, or 254 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Memphis to Los Angeles come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Memphis to Los Angeles come up frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that opportunities for good value flights are common for this route.

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2026-09-18 – 2026-10-01
MEM - Los Angeles
83% AI deal score
$233
$155
Round trip
2026-09-28 – 2026-10-01
MEM - Los Angeles
86% AI deal score
$278
$158
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2026-09-14 – 2026-10-01
MEM - Los Angeles
81% AI deal score
$226
$164
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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-17
MEM - Los Angeles
84% AI deal score
$275
$173
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MEM - Los Angeles
80% AI deal score
$244
$186
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MEM - Los Angeles
79% AI deal score
$242
$188
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2026-09-28 – 2026-10-02
MEM - Los Angeles
81% AI deal score
$277
$193
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2026-09-14 – 2026-10-02
MEM - Los Angeles
71% AI deal score
$226
$200
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80% AI deal score
$276
$201
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82% AI deal score
$317
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Memphis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Memphis to Los Angeles connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical itinerary involves 2 stopovers. This indicates that travelers should expect to factor in layover time when planning their journey.

A typical journey from Memphis to Los Angeles takes about 12h 8m including connections. This duration reflects the common need for layovers given the absence of direct flights on this route. Travelers should plan accordingly for a full day of travel.

The distance between Memphis and Los Angeles is approximately 2600 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance often necessitates connecting flights, contributing to the overall journey time.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles? The most affordable months to fly are typically March, with a median fare of $253, followed by April at $277, and May at $290. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles typically range from $385–$840, with a median of $459. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Memphis to Los Angeles

Regular price: $201 - $457

Prices for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $201 to $457. The current lowest deal is $160 with Allegiant Air for travel from Sep 14-Oct 1.

now $160

Low $201

High $457

The cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles is June, with a median price of $311. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1103. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $311

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Memphis to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$440

$407

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$404

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$417

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$410

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$540

$417

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$489

$409

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$540 → $417

23%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$275 → $162

41%

3 nights

Sep 28 - Oct 1

$278 → $168

40%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$315 → $215

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Memphis - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Memphis to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are March ($253), April ($277), and May ($290).

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 12h 8m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Memphis to Los Angeles is 12h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers a deal at $160

Allegiant Air has offered a recent deal for $160 from Memphis to Los Angeles via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Memphis to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Memphis main airports to depart from

Memphis International (MEM)

Cheapest

Memphis International is a convenient option for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from Memphis.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

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From MEM

Elite

Aug 21

Los Angeles, United States

85% AI deal score

$1,869

$979

Save $890

From MEM

Elite

Sep 18

Los Angeles, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,528

$1,029

Save $499

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Sep 17

Los Angeles, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,505

$1,029

Save $476

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Nov 04

Los Angeles, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,528

$1,029

Save $499

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Dec 24

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,327

$1,029

Save $298

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Nov 02

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,305

$1,029

Save $276

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Dec 05

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,325

$1,029

Save $296

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Sep 28

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,390

$1,029

Save $361

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Nov 07

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,310

$1,029

Save $281

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Nov 16

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,307

$1,029

Save $278

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Dec 09

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,328

$1,029

Save $299

United Airlines

Business Class

From MEM

Elite

Nov 24

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,304

$1,029

Save $275

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $313. Booking 7-13 days out sees a slight increase to an average of $330, while waiting until 28-59 days before departure can result in a higher average price of $539. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out typically averages around $440.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Memphis to Los Angeles is considered to be $385 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been $459. Prices can go up to $840 or more for the higher end of fares. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $385, it represents a favorable price.

Historically, March, April, and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Memphis to Los Angeles. In March, the median price was $253, followed by April at $277, and May at $290. While May was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, its median price was still considerably lower than the annual median of $459. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider these months.

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Memphis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Memphis to Los Angeles

Regular price: $201 - $457

Prices for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $201 to $457. The current lowest deal is $160 with Allegiant Air for travel from Sep 14-Oct 1.

now $160

Low $201

High $457

The cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

June

Cheapest

Flights from $311

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,103

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Memphis to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines

$440

$407

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$404

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$482

$417

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$410

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$540

$417

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MEM - Los Angeles

Memphis (MEM) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$489

$409

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$540 → $417

23%

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$275 → $162

41%

3 nights

Sep 28 - Oct 1

$278 → $168

40%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$315 → $215

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Memphis - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Memphis to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March, April, or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are March ($253), April ($277), and May ($290).

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 12h 8m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Memphis to Los Angeles is 12h 8m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Allegiant Air offers a deal at $160

Allegiant Air has offered a recent deal for $160 from Memphis to Los Angeles via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Memphis to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Memphis main airports to depart from

Memphis International (MEM)

Cheapest

Memphis International is a convenient option for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$148

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from Memphis.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$152

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$185

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Memphis to Los Angeles.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From MEM

Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,304

$1,029

Save $275

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Memphis to Los Angeles

Memphis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Memphis to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Memphis to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Memphis - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March, April, or May for the best prices

Connecting flights take 12h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Allegiant Air offers a deal at $160

Deals appear frequently

Memphis main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Sep 17

Nov 04

Dec 24

Nov 02

Dec 05

Sep 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?

How do I know if a Memphis to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Memphis to Los Angeles flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Memphis to Los Angeles?

How often do cheap flights from Memphis to Los Angeles come up?

Related routes

More routes from Memphis

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Memphis to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Memphis to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Memphis to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

Memphis - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in March, April, or May for the best prices

Connecting flights take 12h 8m

Connecting flights are dominant

Allegiant Air offers a deal at $160

Deals appear frequently

Memphis main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Aug 21

Sep 18

Sep 17

Nov 04

Dec 24

Nov 02

Dec 05

Sep 28

Nov 07

Nov 16

Dec 09

Nov 24

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?

How do I know if a Memphis to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?