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$129+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to El Paso (SMF - ELP)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — ELP
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$129
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/271:27 pmSMF - ELP
1 stop28h 23mFrontier
Mon 3/319:42 pmELP - SMF
1 stop16h 24mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 5/75:40 amSMF - ELP
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/107:05 amELP - SMF
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$297
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:30 amSMF - ELP
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/106:30 amELP - SMF
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 6/135:10 pmSMF - ELP
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sat 6/145:55 amELP - SMF
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$402
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 12/38:15 amSMF - ELP
2 stops8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/36:55 pmELP - SMF
1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$715

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 March 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to El Paso that are best for you.

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El Paso

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SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/27

1:27 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop28h 23m

El Paso

Mon 3/31

9:42 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$288

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

5:40 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 48m

El Paso

Sat 5/10

7:05 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 34m

$297

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

5:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

El Paso

Sat 5/10

6:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$367

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Fri 6/13

5:10 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

El Paso

Sat 6/14

5:55 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$402

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/12

1:18 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$129

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/23

4:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$149

SacramentoEl Paso

SMF - ELP

SMFELP

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/23

5:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$167

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Deals found on 3/24

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to El Paso in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Sacramento-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-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 Sacramento-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 Sacramento to El Paso

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Paso from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to El Paso

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Sacramento to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 SMF to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to El Paso at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 March 25, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,273 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to El Paso round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Sacramento to El Paso is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $268 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $297 and $302 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to El Paso for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $129 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $149 and $154, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Sacramento to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $435). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$116Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$239Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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