United States · 469 miles (754 km)

Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM): United Airlines. The two airports are 469 miles (754 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through New Orleans, Dallas and Austin and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from IAH to MEM

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book IAH to MEM with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

IAH to MEM with one stop

9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Austin (AUS)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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  • Via San Antonio (SAT)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)United Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Pensacola (PNS)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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IAH to MEM: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to MEM?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Memphis (MEM).

How far is Houston from Memphis by plane?

Houston (IAH) and Memphis (MEM) are 469 miles (754 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book IAH to MEM award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does IAH to MEM cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for IAH to MEM with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Houston and Memphis?

The most direct connections are through New Orleans (MSY), Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), San Antonio (SAT) and Oklahoma City (OKC). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.