Flying from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Tampa's main airports, Tampa International Airport (TPA) or St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Explore your options for booking a flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM) departing from either of these.
The average time for a direct Tampa to Memphis International Airport flight is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Memphis is one hour behind Tampa. Memphis International Airport is located in Memphis, which operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Tampa to MEM, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Going away during a peak time like March? Popular periods (like spring break and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Tampa International Airport (TPA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of TPA, you can catch a direct flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport with Breeze Airways.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Breeze Airways between TPA and MEM.
With 76.47% of its services landing as planned, Southwest Airlines is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Tampa to TPA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Tampa International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Planning to leave from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)? Direct Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Get on your direct flight from Tampa to MEM with Allegiant Air. This is one of the main carriers flying this route out of PIE.
On the PIE to MEM route, Allegiant Air is the preferred choice of many.
The carrier with the best on-time performance is Allegiant Air. Its St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to Memphis International Airport flights land as scheduled 65.63% of the time.
PIE is about 32 kilometres from central Tampa. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to MEM flight:
77% of flights taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The address for PIE is Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Memphis International Airport (MEM)
Have a late flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MEM and hit the lights earlier:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Tampa to Memphis International Airport flight.
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
Getting from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to central Memphis
From Memphis International Airport, central Memphis is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
$67 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Memphis International Airport. Return flights start from $134. These fares may change based on demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Tampa to MEM by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Tampa to Memphis International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport (MEM). July is the busiest month to travel to Memphis. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
Book a Tampa to MEM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Memphis to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Tampa to Memphis International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Memphis
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Memphis right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Memphis International Airport:
Elvis Presley’s Memphis and Graceland are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Memphis to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Civil Rights Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Memphis will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres west of Memphis, a visit to Little Rock will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Big Dam Bridge.
Around 290 kilometres northeast of Memphis, Clarksville is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Fort Sevier/Fort Defiance/Fort Bruce Civil War Park and Interpretive Centre, Dunbar Cave and Tennessee Triumph Women's Suffrage Monument.