Frederick W. Smith International Airport
KMEM, Memphis, TN
- Longest runway
- 18C/36C (11,120 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 10 miles to downtown Memphis
Memphis International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Memphis
Memphis International has private terminals about 15 minutes from downtown and Beale Street.
- Main airport
- MEM / KMEM
- Elevation
- 341 ft
- Longest runway
- 18C/36C (11,120 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Memphis
The airport is south of downtown and is also FedEx’s world hub, so it runs around the clock.
Memphis is a gateway to the Mississippi Delta and north Mississippi.
Memphis Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Memphis
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Oxford, Mississippi
For Ole Miss games, see our Oxford page; it is about 75 miles south.
Summer Storms
Morning flights are usually smoother.
When Demand Peaks in Memphis
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- May
- Memphis in May.
- Summer
- Heat and afternoon thunderstorms.
Flight Times and Prices to Memphis
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to MEM for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 954 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,400 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,617 mi | 3 hr 35 min$15,700–$22,500 | 3 hr 30 min$19,100–$24,000 | 3 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 855 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 422 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 481 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 484 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,803 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 50 min$21,000–$26,500 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,413 mi | 3 hr 10 min$13,900–$20,000 | 3 hr 5 min$16,900–$22,000 | 2 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Memphis
Light jets cover the Southeast, Midwest and Texas; super-midsize jets fly to both coasts nonstop.
Memphis Private Jet Questions
How far is Memphis airport from downtown?
About 10 miles, or 15 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Memphis to Dallas?
About 1 hr 20 min to Love Field in a light jet.
