Southwest AirlinesDepart18:10
Thu, Dec 31MEM → LAX
5h 30m · 1 stop
$159one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $159
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 5h 10m
Southwest Airlines · Thu, Dec 31
from $159
Usually 1+ stop
2,570 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles
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Cheapest dates in December 2026
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About flights from Memphis to Los Angeles
Memphis (MEM) and Los Angeles (LAX) are about 2,570 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 10m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $159, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Memphis to Los Angeles?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $159 with Southwest Airlines, departing Thursday, December 31, 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $159 to $214.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to Los Angeles?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $159 one way.
Are there direct flights from Memphis to Los Angeles?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Memphis to Los Angeles?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 10m. Memphis and Los Angeles are around 2,570 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Memphis to Los Angeles?
Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines.
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