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$106+ Cheap flights from Houston to Las Cruces, NM

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ELP
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Las Cruces are usually found in May or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Las Cruces

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Las Cruces flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$221
(Southwest)

One-way from

$106
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$317
From Houston to Las Cruces
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Las Cruces
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Las Cruces. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/248:55 pmHOU - ELP
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 5/272:35 pmELP - HOU
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sat 5/246:29 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:09 pmELP - IAH
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/248:16 pmHOU - ELP
1 stop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:57 pmELP - HOU
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Sun 5/49:39 pmELP - IAH
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/2412:15 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/257:30 amELP - IAH
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$281
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:29 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop4h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/255:09 pmELP - IAH
1 stop4h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$286
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/67:20 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:58 pmELP - IAH
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$935

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Las Cruces 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Las Cruces that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

Las Cruces

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/24

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

El Paso

Tue 5/27

2:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$221

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

6:29 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 34m

El Paso

Sun 5/25

5:09 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$230

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/24

8:16 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 15m

El Paso

Sun 5/25

6:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$230

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

El Paso

Sun 5/4

9:39 pm-11:18 am

1 stop12h 39m

$240

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

12:15 pm-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

El Paso

Sun 5/25

7:30 am-10:38 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$281

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

6:29 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 34m

El Paso

Sun 5/25

5:09 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$286

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

7:20 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 02m

El Paso

Wed 5/7

6:58 pm-5:08 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$935

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

9:55 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$106

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/24

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$106

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

6:29 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$115

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Las Cruces

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Las Cruces. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Las Cruces. 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 Houston to Las Cruces?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Houston to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 LC9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Las Cruces. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to Las Cruces as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Las Cruces?

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

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

Rainfall in Las Cruces by month

Plan your trip to Las Cruces by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Las Cruces by month

Plan your trip to Las Cruces by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Las Cruces. 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 Las Cruces. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Las Cruces by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Las Cruces one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Las Cruces are United Airlines ($106), Southwest ($106), and American Airlines ($115).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Las Cruces?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Las Cruces? While on average our users pay $317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $105. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - El Paso), is priced around $211.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Las Cruces?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Houston to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 Las Cruces

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Las Cruces. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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