Flights
Flights to Memphis
Flying to Memphis for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Memphis, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 608 upcoming events in and around Memphis (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Memphis is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 5.5 miles away. For Orpheum Theatre - Memphis, the nearest is MEM at 8.1 miles.
Airports serving Memphis
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Memphis, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) 5.5 mi (9 km) | Large | Nearest to Orpheum Theatre - Memphis, Autozone Park, Lohrey Stage At Theatre Memphis, FedExForum, Germantown Community Theatre, Playhouse On The Square - Memphis, Next Stage at Theatre Memphis and Landers Center. |
Nearest airport to each Memphis venue
The busiest venues in and around Memphis, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Orpheum Theatre - Memphis Hotels near Orpheum Theatre - Memphis | MEM, 8.1 mi | — |
| Autozone Park Hotels near Autozone Park | MEM, 5.5 mi | — |
| Lohrey Stage At Theatre Memphis Hotels near Lohrey Stage At Theatre Memphis | MEM, 6.2 mi | — |
| FedExForum Hotels near FedExForum Airports near FedExForum | MEM, 7.8 mi | — |
| Germantown Community Theatre Hotels near Germantown Community Theatre | MEM, 12 mi | — |
| Playhouse On The Square - Memphis Hotels near Playhouse On The Square - Memphis | MEM, 6.4 mi | — |
| Next Stage at Theatre Memphis Hotels near Next Stage at Theatre Memphis | MEM, 6.2 mi | — |
| Landers Center Hotels near Landers Center | MEM, 8 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Grizzlies | FedExForum | MEM, 7.8 mi | NBA arena airports |
Flying in for a Memphis event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 89 events in and around Memphis; 74% on Fri–Sun; 66 of the 88 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Twelfth Night
Next Stage at Theatre Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Orchestra Noir
Orpheum Theatre - Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
From about $80.00View TicketsJozzy
1884 Lounge, Memphis, Tennessee
Twelfth Night
Next Stage at Theatre Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Project Pat
Satellite Music Hall, Memphis, Tennessee
From about $49.00View TicketsHot Fix Sideshow
Growlers - TN, Memphis, Tennessee
From about $36.00View TicketsBit Brigade
1884 Lounge, Memphis, Tennessee
From about $23.00View TicketsTwelfth Night
Next Stage at Theatre Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Twelfth Night
- Sep 26: Twelfth Night
- Sep 27: Twelfth Night
- Sep 28: American Aquarium
- Sep 29: Indigo Girls
Flying in to Memphis: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Orpheum Theatre - Memphis it is MEM, 8.1 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest airport to Memphis?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Memphis, 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Orpheum Theatre - Memphis?
The closest airport to Orpheum Theatre - Memphis is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 8.1 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Memphis?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM).
Which airport is best for Autozone Park?
The closest airport to Autozone Park is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is MEM from downtown Memphis?
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) is 5.5 miles (9 km) from downtown Memphis in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is closest to the Memphis Grizzlies' home arena?
The Memphis Grizzlies play home games at FedExForum. The closest airport to FedExForum is Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), 7.8 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Memphis in the next 30 days?
89 in and around Memphis in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 74% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 66 of the 88 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
