Travelling from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM) departing from either of these.
The timezone in Memphis is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Phoenix. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to MEM, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Travelling from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Catching a flight out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Take a direct flight from Phoenix to MEM with American Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines operating this route out of PHX.
American Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the PHX to MEM route.
Flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Memphis International Airport are generally more punctual with Southwest Airlines compared to other carriers.
PHX is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It'll take you 10 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Phoenix to MEM flight? Check in to a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
The majority of flights that depart Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82.57%.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Memphis International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive as expected. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
The address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
If you have a late flight from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near MEM:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Memphis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Memphis and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Memphis International Airport flight.
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
Memphis International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Memphis. How long it'll take to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Right now, RM374 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM833. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Phoenix to MEM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Phoenix to Memphis International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Phoenix to MEM.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport (MEM). Plan your visit to Memphis in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Memphis is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to MEM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Memphis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Memphis right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Memphis International Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Memphis when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Elvis Presley’s Memphis followed by Elvis Presley's Home and National Civil Rights Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Little Rock is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Memphis. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Visitor Centre and River Market District.
Clarksville is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 290 kilometres north-east of Memphis. No journey is complete without experiencing North Ford Street Mountain Bike Trail Park, Sherwood Forest Park and Fort Sevier/Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce Civil War Park and Interpretive Centre.
