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Flights from Memphis to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Memphis to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 2h 27m door to door (134 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 27m
Memphis to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey2h 27mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Memphis to Columbus
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MEM Nashville (BNA) CMH
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu08:45 MEM09:25 BNA0h 50m connection10:15 BNA12:12 CMHSouthwest Airlines
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MEM Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:00 MEM07:58 ATL0h 47m connection08:45 ATL10:04 CMHDelta Air Lines
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MEM Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu09:30 MEM11:51 CLT0h 54m connection12:45 CLT13:45 CMHAmerican Airlines
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MEM Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sun10:45 MEM12:13 ORD1h 02m connection13:15 ORD15:12 CMHRepublic Airlines
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MEM Detroit (DTW) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:15 MEM08:46 DTW3h 44m connection12:30 DTW13:13 CMHDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 820 km509 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbus vs Memphis
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- MEM → CMH, LCK
Flights from Memphis to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Memphis to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Memphis to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 820 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Nashville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and Columbus?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Memphis and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.





