What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Memphis?

Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Memphis

How many flights depart from Illinois to Memphis on average per day?

As of March 2026, there are 28 flights per day flying from Illinois to Memphis. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 53% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Memphis on average per week?

As of March 2026, there are 202 flights per week flying from Illinois to Memphis. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Memphis?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Memphis from Illinois according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Memphis. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Memphis on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Memphis?

On average, it takes 1h 45m to fly from Illinois to Memphis if you fly out of Chicago (the most popular airport in Illinois) and into Memphis (the most popular airport in Memphis). If you’re flying out of Peoria and into Memphis, then the flight time is around 4h 24m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport?

As of March 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Memphis Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Memphis Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Memphis Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Memphis Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Memphis Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:21 am - 5:09 pm

STL

MEM

5h 48m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 11:27 am

MEM

STL

14h 57m

1 stop

$180Frontier

Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 9

5:15 am - 9:35 am

ORD

MEM

4h 20m

1 stop

6:29 am - 12:45 pm

MEM

ORD

6h 16m

1 stop

$197Delta

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4

6:10 am - 2:00 pm

MDW

MEM

7h 50m

2 stops

8:10 am - 3:45 pm

MEM

MDW

7h 35m

2 stops

$197Southwest

Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 15

9:05 pm - 10:50 pm

MDW

MEM

1h 45mnonstop

8:10 am - 1:30 pm

MEM

MDW

5h 20m

1 stop

$199Southwest

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

4:40 pm - 10:58 pm

ORD

MEM

6h 18m

1 stop

12:58 pm - 3:03 pm

MEM

ORD

2h 05mnonstop

$207American Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 21

2:05 pm - 7:15 am

ORD

MEM

17h 10m

1 stop

6:39 pm - 9:17 pm

MEM

ORD

26h 38m

1 stop

$212Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27

5:05 am - 5:55 pm

ORD

MEM

12h 50m

1 stop

6:45 pm - 9:31 am

MEM

ORD

14h 46m

1 stop

$215Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Sun, May 3

6:41 pm - 11:47 pm

ORD

MEM

5h 06m

1 stop

7:34 pm - 9:39 pm

MEM

ORD

2h 05mnonstop

$216American Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

5:31 pm - 9:57 pm

PIA

MEM

4h 26m

1 stop

5:45 am - 12:44 pm

MEM

PIA

6h 59m

1 stop

$309United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

7:05 pm - 11:48 pm

MLI

MEM

4h 43m

1 stop

11:10 am - 4:51 pm

MEM

MLI

5h 41m

1 stop

$309United Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Memphis

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American Airlines

Apr 20

ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

6h 18m

1 stop

MEM10:58 pmMemphis

Apr 21

MEM12:58 pmMemphis

2h 05m

ORD3:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$207

American Airlines

May 4

ORD6:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 06m

1 stop

MEM11:47 pmMemphis

May 11

MEM7:34 pmMemphis

2h 05m

ORD9:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$216

American Airlines

Apr 16

ORD1:54 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

5h 53m

1 stop

MEM7:47 pmMemphis

Apr 18

MEM9:39 amMemphis

2h 05m

ORD11:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$217

Southwest flights from Illinois to Memphis

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Southwest

Apr 11

MDW6:10 amChicago Midway

7h 50m

2 stops

MEM2:00 pmMemphis

Apr 15

MEM8:10 amMemphis

7h 35m

2 stops

MDW3:45 pmChicago Midway

$197

Southwest

Apr 21

MDW9:05 pmChicago Midway

1h 45m

MEM10:50 pmMemphis

Apr 28

MEM8:10 amMemphis

5h 20m

1 stop

MDW1:30 pmChicago Midway

$199

Southwest

Apr 13

ORD2:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

8h 20m

1 stop

MEM11:00 pmMemphis

Apr 17

MEM6:10 amMemphis

8h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$202

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Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/5

11:21 am-5:09 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Memphis

Thu 4/9

8:30 pm-11:27 am

1 stop14h 57m

$180

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

5:15 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 20m

Memphis

Mon 5/4

6:29 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$197

ChicagoMemphis

MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/11

6:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Memphis

Wed 4/15

8:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$197

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MDW - MEM

MDWMEM

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Tue 4/21

9:05 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Memphis

Tue 4/28

8:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$199

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

4:40 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Memphis

Tue 4/21

12:58 pm-3:03 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$207

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

2:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop17h 10m

Memphis

Mon 4/27

6:39 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop26h 38m

$212

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

5:05 am-5:55 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Memphis

Sun 5/3

6:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop14h 46m

$215

ChicagoMemphis

ORD - MEM

ORDMEM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

6:41 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Memphis

Mon 5/11

7:34 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$216

PeoriaMemphis

PIA - MEM

PIAMEM

Greater Peoria

Fri 9/18

5:31 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Memphis

Mon 9/21

5:45 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$309

MolineMemphis

MLI - MEM

MLIMEM

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/1

7:05 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Memphis

Mon 5/4

11:10 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$309

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Memphis

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Memphis?

If you aren’t able to travel to Memphis during the month of August, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $285.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Memphis?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Memphis from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $268. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Illinois to Memphis for around $604.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Memphis?

Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to Memphis flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Memphis at noon for as low as $265. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $403. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Memphis flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Memphis?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Memphis from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Memphis for around $343 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Memphis from Illinois for as low as $203 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Memphis flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Memphis flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Memphis flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Memphis.

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Best Price Found	$95
Fastest flight time	1h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Memphis	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Memphis from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $95. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Memphis found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $245.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Memphis takes 1h 35m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Memphis every day.

There is 1 airport in Memphis. From Illinois there are direct flights to Memphis (MEM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport?
As of March 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Memphis Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Memphis Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Memphis Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Memphis Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Memphis Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Memphis Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Memphis?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Illinois and Memphis, the leading plane model is Embraer 175, making up 18.26% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) with 18.03%, Embraer 170 with 16.22%, and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 with 14.73%.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Memphis

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American Airlines	PriceFrom $164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,492 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $183	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,329 reviews	Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $216	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,469 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,320 reviews	Search Delta flights

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