Houston (HOU) to Memphis (MEM) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 18 flights a week in July 2026. The 484-mile flight takes about 1h 26m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 484 mi · 779 km
- Flight time
- 1h 26m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying HOU to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 90,360 | 1h 26m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to MEM flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:15am and the last at 7:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1064Southwest Airlines | 10:15am | 11:45am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 4769Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 12:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4260Southwest Airlines | 11:10am | 12:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1556Southwest Airlines | 12:10pm | 1:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2449Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 4:10pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 596Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 5:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1036Southwest Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1970Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2154Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:30pm | 12 | 50% |
Is HOU to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 840 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (92%), those around 2pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 840 | 74% | 13 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 35 | 97% | |
| 10am to 11am | 176 | 84% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 77 | 92% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 36 | 94% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 110 | 56% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 46 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 98 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 92 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 130 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 68 | 7,529 | |
| September 2025 | 69 | 8,671 | |
| October 2025 | 79 | 9,380 | |
| November 2025 | 54 | 6,147 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 6,284 | |
| January 2026 | 55 | 5,236 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 5,422 | |
| March 2026 | 81 | 9,098 | |
| April 2026 | 74 | 7,496 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 8,696 | |
| June 2026 | 75 | 8,133 | |
| July 2026 | 79 | 8,268 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.