Traveling from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport (MEM): what you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Explore your options for leaving from this base when booking flights from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Book a direct flight from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 21 minutes.
Memphis is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Memphis International Airport (MEM), with 8 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAS to MEM is the 05:05 Spirit Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:45 with Southwest Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Las Vegas to MEM. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Going away during a peak time like October? Busy periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport (MEM) take off from this terminal.
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport leaving from LAS include:
Traveling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 12 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport:
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEM instead:
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
Memphis International Airport is approximately 12 miles from central Memphis. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 31 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
For a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport, $37 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just $76. These are currently the lowest fares but could change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from Las Vegas to MEM by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Memphis, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Las Vegas to MEM for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Memphis to range from 66ºF to 95ºF.
Search for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 27ºF and 55ºF on average.
More about Memphis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Memphis right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Memphis International Airport:
Beale Street and National Civil Rights Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Memphis travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Sun Studio.
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