Chicago (ORD) to Memphis (MEM) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airline, United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, with about 53 flights a week in July 2026. The 491-mile flight takes about 1h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 491 mi · 790 km
- Flight time
- 1h 54m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying ORD to MEM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ700 | 49,233 | 2h 3m |
| Envoy Air | 20 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 43,989 | 1h 48m |
| Republic Airline | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 25,077 | 1h 53m |
| United Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 28,383 | 1h 53m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 7,883 | 1h 49m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319 | 1,674 | 1h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to MEM flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:05am and the last at 10:30pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 3959American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:05am | 9:56am | 27 | 85% |
| UA 5593United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:47am | 11:03am | 31 | 76% |
| AA 3675American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 12:15pm | 2:04pm | 4 | 85% |
| UA 5414United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:40pm | 2:42pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 5392United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:42pm | 2:46pm | 21 | 91% |
| AA 4285American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:40pm | 3:29pm | 27 | 61% |
| UA 4742United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:59pm | 5:58pm | 10 | 38% |
| UA 4431United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:56pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 5713United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:56pm | 15 | 64% |
| AA 4647American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 4:18pm | 6:15pm | 31 | 73% |
| AA 4366American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 9:20pm | 11:16pm | 27 | 50% |
| UA 2317United Airlines | 9:20pm | 11:18pm | 31 | 59% |
| AA 3945American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 10:30pm | 12:18am | 4 | 66% |
Is ORD to MEM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 2,703 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (80%), those around 8pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,372 | 69% | 24 min | 2.7% |
| American Airlines | 1,331 | 74% | 19 min | 4.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 60 | 79% | |
| 8am to 9am | 516 | 80% | |
| 9am to 10am | 124 | 80% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 391 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 102 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 396 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 190 | 65% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 66 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 192 | 68% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 147 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 170 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 244 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 224 | 13,703 | |
| September 2025 | 211 | 13,724 | |
| October 2025 | 227 | 14,913 | |
| November 2025 | 211 | 12,620 | |
| December 2025 | 207 | 11,449 | |
| January 2026 | 172 | 9,595 | |
| February 2026 | 202 | 11,486 | |
| March 2026 | 228 | 13,748 | |
| April 2026 | 230 | 12,525 | |
| May 2026 | 221 | 13,377 | |
| June 2026 | 236 | 14,449 | |
| July 2026 | 235 | 14,958 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.