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Flights from Memphis to San Diego
There are no direct flights from Memphis to San Diego. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Las Vegas, about 5h 05m door to door (165 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 05m
Memphis to San Diego at a glance
Fastest journey5h 05mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Memphis to San Diego
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 Dallas (DFW) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:15 MEM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW10:20 SANAmerican Airlines
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MEM Las Vegas (LAS) SAN
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:30 MEM14:38 LAS0h 52m connection15:30 LAS16:38 SANSouthwest Airlines
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MEM Houston (HOU) SAN
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Wed12:45 MEM14:01 HOU1h 14m connection15:15 HOU16:06 SANSouthwest Airlines
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MEM Denver (DEN) SAN
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun20:15 MEM21:25 DEN1h 05m connection22:30 DEN23:38 SANFrontier Airlines
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MEM Atlanta (ATL) SAN
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 MEM09:13 ATL0h 47m connection10:00 ATL11:14 SANDelta Air Lines
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MEM Chicago (ORD) SAN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Sat10:45 MEM12:13 ORD2h 17m connection14:30 ORD16:34 SANRepublic Airlines + Alaska 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
- 2,508 km1,557 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 05mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hSan Diego vs Memphis
- Currency in San Diego
- USD
- Airports
- MEM → SAN, CLD
Flights from Memphis to San Diego: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Memphis to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Las Vegas and Houston. 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 San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,508 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS), Houston (HOU) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and San Diego?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Memphis and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind Memphis.





