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Flights from Memphis to San Francisco
There are no direct flights from Memphis to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 5h 45m door to door (159 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 45m
Memphis to San Francisco at a glance
Fastest journey5h 45mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver
Best ways to fly from Memphis to San Francisco
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 Las Vegas (LAS) SFO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat07:45 MEM08:53 LAS1h 07m connection10:00 LAS11:30 SFOSouthwest Airlines
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MEM Denver (DEN) SFO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun06:45 MEM07:51 DEN1h 09m connection09:00 DEN10:31 SFOSouthwest Airlines
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MEM Dallas (DFW) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:15 MEM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW11:03 SFOAmerican Airlines
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MEM Atlanta (ATL) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Tue07:15 MEM09:13 ATL0h 47m connection10:00 ATL11:51 SFODelta Air Lines
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MEM Chicago (ORD) SFO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:15 MEM08:56 ORD0h 49m connection09:45 ORD12:10 SFOUnited Airlines
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MEM Salt Lake City (SLC) SFO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:15 MEM09:10 SLC2h 05m connection11:15 SLC12:12 SFODelta Air Lines
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
- 2,895 km1,798 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hSan Francisco vs Memphis
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- MEM → SFO
Flights from Memphis to San Francisco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Memphis to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and Dallas. 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 Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,895 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Atlanta (ATL). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and San Francisco?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Memphis and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Memphis.





