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$84+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to El Paso (SFO - 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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ELP
Mar 8 — Mar 151
Sat 3/8
Sat 3/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to El Paso are usually found in July or September, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$150
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$84
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 4/16:00 amSFO - ELP
1 stop5h 28mFrontier
Tue 4/81:13 pmELP - SFO
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 3/3$150
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 4/15:40 amSFO - ELP
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Tue 4/86:50 pmELP - SFO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/2$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 9/912:50 pmSFO - ELP
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/1612:47 pmELP - SFO
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$367
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Tue 3/255:00 amSFO - ELP
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/17:00 amELP - SFO
2 stops11h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$375
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 4/58:11 pmSFO - ELP
2 stops14h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/87:00 amELP - SFO
2 stops15h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 7/312:40 amSFO - ELP
2 stops10h 47mDelta
Mon 7/76:00 amELP - SFO
2 stops15h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/1$1,076

Find flights from San Francisco to El Paso within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 3, 2025.

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SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

El Paso

Tue 4/8

1:13 pm-12:44 am

1 stop12h 31m

$150

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

5:40 am-3:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

El Paso

Tue 4/8

6:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$298

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

5:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

El Paso

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$375

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

12:47 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 33m

El Paso

Tue 4/8

8:00 am-4:09 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$657

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

8:11 pm-11:44 am

2 stops14h 33m

El Paso

Tue 4/8

7:00 am-9:09 pm

2 stops15h 09m

$668

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

12:40 am-12:27 pm

2 stops10h 47m

El Paso

Mon 7/7

6:00 am-8:31 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$1,076

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$84

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-10:57 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$200

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

9:55 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$219

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:47 am-9:20 am

1 stop7h 33m

$513

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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 Francisco 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
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-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 Francisco-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to El Paso

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to El Paso

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to El Paso. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to El Paso?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 SFO to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to El Paso in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,710 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,679 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,333 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to El Paso round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to El Paso is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $150 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $298 and $375 round-trip. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to El Paso for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to El Paso.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $440). 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 Francisco to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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