Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Frederick W. Smith International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 5 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,619-mile flight takes about 4h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,619 mi · 2,606 km
- Flight time
- 4h 3m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MEM to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 29,897 | 4h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MEM to LAX flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35pm and the last at 6:35pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 2082Delta Air Lines | 6:35pm | 8:25pm | 21 | 77% |
Is MEM to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 256 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6pm were the most punctual (78%), those around 7pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 256 | 77% | 20 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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 21 | 2,417 | |
| September 2025 | 21 | 2,612 | |
| October 2025 | 22 | 2,917 | |
| November 2025 | 18 | 2,227 | |
| December 2025 | 24 | 2,739 | |
| January 2026 | 21 | 2,038 | |
| February 2026 | 17 | 1,511 | |
| March 2026 | 22 | 2,562 | |
| April 2026 | 22 | 2,462 | |
| May 2026 | 22 | 2,882 | |
| June 2026 | 21 | 2,657 | |
| July 2026 | 23 | 3,013 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.