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$55+ Cheap flights from Houston to El Paso (ELP)

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HOU — ELP
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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The best prices from Houston to El Paso are usually found in May or April, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$116
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$322
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Cheapest flights from Houston to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Mon 3/37:40 pmELP - IAH
1 stop27h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/610:36 amHOU - ELP
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Thu 2/67:45 pmELP - HOU
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/117:55 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/138:10 amELP - IAH
Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/116:51 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/137:04 pmELP - IAH
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/178:15 amHOU - ELP
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Sat 2/227:10 amELP - HOU
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/218:16 pmHOU - ELP
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/265:08 pmELP - HOU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/267:30 amIAH - ELP
1 stop11h 57mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/236:58 pmELP - IAH
1 stop28h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$592
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amIAH - ELP
2 stops13h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/109:42 pmELP - IAH
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$697

Find flights from Houston to El Paso within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 January 21, 2025.

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HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/19

9:25 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop22h 11m

El Paso

Wed 2/26

7:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop27h 30m

$116

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/21

10:36 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 14m

El Paso

Fri 2/28

7:50 pm-2:43 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$160

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/27

5:37 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 38m

El Paso

Thu 4/24

7:02 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop3h 42m

$257

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/13

10:25 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

El Paso

Mon 2/17

6:55 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$257

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 2/21

9:50 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

El Paso

Wed 2/26

7:31 am-10:29 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$263

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/21

8:16 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 14m

El Paso

Wed 2/26

5:08 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$283

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/26

7:30 am-6:27 pm

1 stop11h 57m

El Paso

Wed 4/23

6:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 01m

$592

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/6

5:00 am-6:27 pm

2 stops14h 27m

El Paso

Mon 3/10

9:42 pm-11:07 am

1 stop12h 25m

$617

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/28

11:28 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$55

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/19

10:36 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$60

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to El Paso

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to El Paso

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to El Paso, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Houston 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 HOU to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 January 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to El Paso is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to El Paso?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to El Paso. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to El Paso flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Frontier and United Airlines from Houston to El Paso by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Houston 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 Houston?

    El Paso (ELP), located 7.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to El Paso. 4 airlines have flights to El Paso from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to El Paso should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Houston per day.

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

    Frontier, at $116, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to El Paso.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. These flights start at 66% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $119 and Southwest from $119 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to El Paso is generally $262, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - El Paso), you can expect to pay $251 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Houston 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 4 airlines flying from Houston to El Paso

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$259Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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