Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 485 miles (780 km) apart. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Dallas and Austin and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MEM to HOU
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

MEM to HOU with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via San Antonio (SAT)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Pensacola (PNS)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air the whole way


MEM to HOU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEM to HOU?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Houston (HOU).
How far is Memphis from Houston by plane?
Memphis (MEM) and Houston (HOU) are 485 miles (780 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MEM to HOU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MEM to HOU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Memphis and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Dallas (DAL), Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), San Antonio (SAT) and Pensacola (PNS). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest 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.