Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Memphis International Airport (MEM): what you need to know
Birmingham and Memphis are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Your BHM to MEM flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as October? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BHM and MEM include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
$749 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport flight. Return flights start from $585. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BHM to MEM, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHM to MEM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, 79% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BHM:
Arriving at Memphis International Airport (MEM)
If you have a late Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near MEM:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Memphis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and explore beyond Memphis's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Memphis International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Memphis International Airport (MEM)
October is the most popular month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Memphis in January.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Memphis International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Memphis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BHM to MEM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Squeeze more into your the United States trip by exploring beyond Memphis. About 6 kilometres away to the south, New South Memphis is another city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its popular attractions like Big River Crossing while you're here.
Your trip through the United States wouldn't be complete without visiting Nashville. Grand Ole Opry is one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 322 kilometres east of Memphis.
