El Paso

$102+ Cheap flights from San Diego to El Paso (SAN - 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — ELP
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to El Paso are usually found in June or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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

$203
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-El Paso flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-El Paso flights.
From San Diego to El Paso
One-way flight from San Diego to El Paso
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to El Paso.
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

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 4/166:29 amSAN - ELP
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/236:00 amELP - SAN
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$203
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 5/210:38 amSAN - ELP
1 stop24h 57mFrontier
Mon 5/121:25 pmELP - SAN
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$240
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.
Wed 4/164:35 pmSAN - ELP
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 4/2111:25 amELP - SAN
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$277
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 4/1610:00 amSAN - ELP
2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/237:30 amELP - SAN
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$330
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/29:29 amSAN - ELP
1 stop6h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/612:58 pmELP - SAN
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$484
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.
Sun 4/206:15 amSAN - ELP
2 stops11h 12mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/256:58 pmELP - SAN
2 stops24h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$671

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to El Paso that are best for you.

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San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Wed 4/16

6:29 am-11:27 am

1 stop3h 58m

El Paso

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 30m

$203

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Fri 5/2

10:38 am-12:35 pm

1 stop24h 57m

El Paso

Mon 5/12

1:25 pm-12:13 am

1 stop11h 48m

$240

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Wed 4/16

4:35 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

El Paso

Mon 4/21

11:25 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$277

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Wed 4/16

10:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

El Paso

Wed 4/23

7:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$330

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Wed 4/2

9:29 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 04m

El Paso

Sun 4/6

12:58 pm-12:14 am

1 stop12h 16m

$484

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-6:27 pm

2 stops11h 12m

El Paso

Fri 4/25

6:58 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$671

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Thu 4/24

7:30 pm-12:02 am

1 stop3h 32m

$102

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:25 am-8:32 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$107

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Sat 5/24

11:25 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$134

San DiegoEl Paso

SAN - ELP

SANELP

San Diego

Tue 4/29

10:00 am-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$147

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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 San Diego 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
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Diego-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-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 San Diego to El Paso

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to El Paso

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to El Paso. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to El Paso may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 58% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to El Paso?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to El Paso. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to El Paso flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 March 25, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from San Diego to El Paso to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego 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 airports do I use to fly from San Diego to El Paso?

    Booking a flight from San Diego (SAN) to El Paso (ELP) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Diego to El Paso. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from San Diego to El Paso, all of which are around 1h 45m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from San Diego to El Paso.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to El Paso round-trip from $203. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $248, and Southwest, from $277. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to El Paso for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to El Paso?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to El Paso is generally $315, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - El Paso), you can expect to pay $227 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to El Paso?

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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$112Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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