Flying from Orlando to Memphis International Airport (MEM): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport (MEM). Explore the options for taking off from Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 10 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport.
The timezone in Memphis is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Orlando. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis.
With 24 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is the busiest route. Frontier Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:05. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from MCO to MEM is with Spirit Airlines at 22:28.
To ensure you catch your flight from Orlando to MEM, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like spring break and summer.
Airports in Orlando
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You can find a direct flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport (MEM) out of Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Well-known carriers that operate direct flights from Orlando to Memphis International Airport departing MCO include:
MCO is around 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to Orlando International Airport:
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MEM:
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
Memphis International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Memphis. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
37 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Orlando to Memphis International Airport. Return flights start from 74 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from Orlando to MEM, reserve your journey 8 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Orlando to Memphis International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Orlando to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Memphis. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Memphis. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Orlando to MEM during then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 35ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Orlando to Memphis International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Memphis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Memphis right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Orlando to Memphis International Airport:
Beale Street and National Civil Rights Museum are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Memphis must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sun Studio.
Complete your Memphis trip with a car rental
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