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$50+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to El Paso (ELP)

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CHI — ELP
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to El Paso are usually found in September or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to El Paso (ELP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/106:45 amMDW - ELP
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Mon 4/149:27 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$108
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:40 amORD - ELP
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Sat 4/127:49 pmELP - ORD
1 stop27h 26mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$112
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:50 amORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/142:51 pmELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/611:40 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/121:20 pmELP - MDW
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:35 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/128:45 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:05 amORD - ELP
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Wed 3/126:00 amELP - ORD
2 stops13h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/20$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Wed 3/126:00 amELP - MDW
2 stops11h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/20$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:00 amORD - ELP
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Wed 3/1212:50 pmELP - ORD
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$267

Find flights from Chicago to El Paso within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to El Paso that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

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Chicago

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El Paso

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Price

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/10

6:45 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

El Paso

Mon 4/14

9:27 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 56m

$108

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

6:40 am-6:49 pm

1 stop13h 09m

El Paso

Sat 4/12

7:49 pm-12:15 am

1 stop27h 26m

$112

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/10

11:50 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

El Paso

Mon 4/14

2:51 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$237

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

11:40 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

1:20 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$237

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:35 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 54m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

8:45 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$238

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:05 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-8:44 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$262

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-6:02 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$262

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops9h 00m

El Paso

Wed 3/12

12:50 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$267

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/2

6:40 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$50

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

6:45 am-6:49 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$54

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to El Paso in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-El Paso flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to El Paso

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Paso from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to El Paso

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to El Paso including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to El Paso?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to El Paso. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to El Paso. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to El Paso?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to El Paso. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to El Paso is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to El Paso

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to El Paso. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to ELP are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in El Paso by month

Plan your trip to El Paso by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in El Paso ranges from 0.2 - 1.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. April is typically the driest time to visit El Paso when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in El Paso by month

Plan your trip to El Paso by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to El Paso, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing El Paso

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Paso. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to El Paso. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Chicago to El Paso have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to El Paso. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to El Paso from Chicago?

    Located just 7.2 mi from the city center, El Paso is the airport most travelers will use when flying to El Paso from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to El Paso (ELP) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to El Paso round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to El Paso round-trip from $112. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $237, and Southwest, from $237. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to El Paso one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $50. United Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on Southwest start at $119 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to El Paso?

    Consider United Airlines (90%), Republic Airways (90%) or Royal Jordanian (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to El Paso.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    On average you can expect to pay $537 for a flight from Chicago to El Paso. The cheapest flight overall is $158 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $214.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to El Paso that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to El Paso flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to El Paso.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to El Paso by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $443). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to El Paso

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to El Paso. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$232Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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