How to get from Memphis to Austin: connecting flights, about 5h 45m total

Flights from Memphis to Austin

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Best fares from Memphis to Austin

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Cheapest one-way $204 15 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $308 17 November 2026, WN Cheapest in the next 7 days $204 15 November, Sun Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $204

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Houston: 5h 45m
two tickets, via Dallas: $155
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 560 mi (901 km)

fastest

Via Houston

5h 45m

with the connection

Memphis to Houston flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Austin: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Austin flight 1h

Via Dallas

5h 55m

with the connection

Memphis to Dallas flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $155

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 Memphis to cities closest to Austin

Memphis to Houston Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 1h 45m Memphis to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 1h 50m from $80 Memphis to Nashville Nashville: 752 mi (1,211 km) from Austin, flight 1h from $180 Memphis to Denver Denver: 772 mi (1,242 km) from Austin, flight 2h 38m from $295 Memphis to Atlanta Atlanta: 818 mi (1,316 km) from Austin, flight 1h 19m from $303 Memphis to Tampa Tampa: 935 mi (1,505 km) from Austin, flight 1h 51m

To Austin from cities closest to Memphis

Louisville to Austin Louisville: 320 mi (515 km) from Memphis, flight 5h 25m Atlanta to Austin Atlanta: 337 mi (542 km) from Memphis, flight 2h 35m Tulsa to Austin Tulsa: 341 mi (548 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 30m from $311 New Orleans to Austin New Orleans: 359 mi (578 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 35m from $150 Kansas City to Austin Kansas City: 370 mi (595 km) from Memphis, flight 2h from $275 Dallas to Austin Dallas: 420 mi (676 km) from Memphis, flight 1h 5m from $75

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Memphis to Austin?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Houston.

What is the fastest way to fly from Memphis to Austin?

Via Houston: 1h 45m to the connection, 1h after it, about 5h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Memphis to Austin with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $155. 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 Memphis and Austin?

Houston (5h 45m total) and Dallas (5h 55m total).

How far is Austin from Memphis?

560 mi (901 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.