Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

An economy award from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. One airline flies nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 1,615 miles (2,599 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Oklahoma City, Phoenix and Las Vegas and more.
How many miles MEM to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 18,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MEM to LAX
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book MEM to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MEM to LAX with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)American Airlines the whole way


- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way



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- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via San Antonio (SAT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way


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- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way


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- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way



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- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way



MEM to LAX: common questions
How many miles does MEM to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (18,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MEM to LAX?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Memphis from Los Angeles by plane?
Memphis (MEM) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,615 miles (2,599 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MEM to LAX award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Memphis and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Oklahoma City (OKC), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW) and Dallas (DAL). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Oklahoma City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
