Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- Served by University Oxford Airport (UOX).
History
Olive Branch is a city located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. With a population of 39,711 at the 2020 census, it is the sixth most populous city in Mississippi. A suburb of Memphis, Olive Branch is part of the Memphis Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region that consists of three counties in southwest Tennessee, five counties in northwest Mississippi, and one county in eastern Arkansas. Along with other rapidly growing places in DeSoto County, Olive Branch attributes most of its growth and development to urban sprawl and flight radiating out from Memphis.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, ERJ, CRJ-900, A320, MD-88, Embraer 170…) · 21 routes: Atlanta, Austin*, Chicago*, Cincinnati*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Denver*, Detroit*, Houston*, Indianapolis*, Kansas City*, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New Orleans*, New York*, Orlando, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-durham*, Salt Lake City, San Antonio*, Washington*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-300, 73C) · 6 routes: Baltimore*, Chicago*, Houston*, Las Vegas*, Orlando*, Tampa*
- American Airlines AA (A319, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD, CRJ) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300) · 5 routes: Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, Orlando, Tampa
- US Airways US (A319, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, CRJ) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Washington
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 4 routes: El Dorado, Harrison, Hot Springs, Jackson
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ, ERJ-145) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*
- AeroMéxico AM (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A319, A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: New Orleans
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is University Oxford Airport (UOX); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Olive Branch, MS. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.