Flights from Detroit to Memphis
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Atlanta
- 6h 31m
- two tickets, via Atlanta
- $261
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 623 mi (1,003 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
6h 31m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $261
Via Chicago
6h 32m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $342
Via Charlotte
6h 56m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Detroit to cities closest to Memphis
Detroit to St Louis
St Louis: 240 mi (387 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 45m
Detroit to Atlanta
Atlanta: 337 mi (542 km) from Memphis, flight 2h 8m
from $96
Detroit to Lexington
Lexington: 367 mi (590 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 22m
Detroit to Dallas
Dallas: 420 mi (676 km) from Memphis, flight 3h 7m
from $78
Detroit to Chicago
Chicago: 483 mi (777 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 34m
from $91
Detroit to Houston
Houston: 485 mi (780 km) from Memphis, flight 3h 16m
from $90
To Memphis from cities closest to Detroit
Chicago to Memphis
Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 58m
from $133
Washington to Memphis
Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 38m
Philadelphia to Memphis
Philadelphia: 442 mi (711 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 56m
Richmond to Memphis
Richmond: 445 mi (716 km) from Detroit, flight 7h 53m
Nashville to Memphis
Nashville: 470 mi (757 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 10m
from $174
New York to Memphis
New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 3h 10m
from $129
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Memphis?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Memphis?
Via Atlanta: 2h 8m to the connection, 1h 23m after it, about 6h 31m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Detroit to Memphis with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Atlanta from $261. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Memphis?
Atlanta (6h 31m total), Chicago (6h 32m total) and Charlotte (6h 56m total).
How far is Memphis from Detroit?
623 mi (1,003 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.