Cheap Flights from MEM to LAX: When to Fly from Memphis to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from MEM to LAX are

• January 8th to March 4th
• August 6th to November 18th
• early December

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MEM to LAX is early December. Prices can be as high as $944 for Sunday flights during early March, or as low as $175 for Tuesday flights around early December.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Memphis, TN (MEM) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $222 to $478 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early December with an average ticket price of $247. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early March, with an average price of $436. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $189 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $297 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MEM to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MEM to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MEM to LAX flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Memphis. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $142 (35%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $260. Return trip prices are from the LAX to MEM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MEM to LAX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 53 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MEM to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 7 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Memphis International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1615 miles or 2599 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MEM to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MEM to LAX flight is about 3 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Memphis, TN and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 99 available flights from MEM to LAX.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from MEM to LAX tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 21% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 18% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave LAX heading for MEM about 9 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Los Angeles, CA is about 4 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• Delta: on time
• Allegiant: 34 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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