How long is the flight from Chicago to El Paso?

Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to El Paso in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1234 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to El Paso round-trip from $120. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $269, and United Airlines, from $289. Users have found that Frontier is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso?

On average you can expect to pay $390 for a flight from Chicago to El Paso. The cheapest flight overall is $102 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $258.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to El Paso?

Consider Republic Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (88%) or Qatar Airways (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to El Paso.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to El Paso?

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Frontier when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago to El Paso.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-El Paso flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to El Paso from Chicago?

Located just 7.2 mi from the city center, El Paso is the airport most travelers will use when flying to El Paso from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to El Paso (ELP) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to El Paso?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

$68+ Flights from Chicago to El Paso

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to El Paso?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Chicago to El Paso flights typically cost between $314 and $473 in February. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $174 on Frontier (Feb 8-Feb 15).

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$174 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$68 (Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest in	August
Average price	$441
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Good one-way deal	$230 or less

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

Fri 12/198:00 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Tue 12/2312:24 pmELP - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$208

Mon 12/225:15 amORD - ELP

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$226

Mon 12/812:59 pmORD - ELP

1 stop8h 01mFrontier

Fri 12/125:32 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$228

Thu 12/257:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop29h 29mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$231

Mon 12/225:15 amORD - ELP

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Thu 1/299:29 pmELP - ORD

1 stop22h 00mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$233

Mon 12/227:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Fri 12/262:10 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 26mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$234

Tue 12/232:01 pmMDW - ELP

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Tue 12/3012:24 pmELP - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$240

Thu 12/47:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

Mon 12/81:42 pmELP - ORD

1 stop9h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$254

Tue 12/237:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Mon 12/2912:24 pmELP - ORD

1 stop10h 48mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$257

Sun 12/147:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/158:55 pmELP - ORD

2 stops16h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$258

Tue 12/237:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop11h 45mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$265

Tue 12/232:01 pmMDW - ELP

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Sat 12/278:45 pmELP - MDW

1 stop24h 05mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$272

Best flights from Chicago to El Paso
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to El Paso that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Fri 12/198:00 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Tue 12/2312:24 pmELP - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$208

Sat 1/105:05 amORD - ELP

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/175:09 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$322

Sat 1/1011:05 amORD - ELP

2 stops11h 14mDelta

Sat 1/176:00 amELP - ORD

2 stops10h 54mDelta

Deal found 11/26

$331

Sat 1/109:05 amORD - ELP

Nonstop3h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/192:33 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$333

Mon 1/54:25 pmORD - ELP

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Tue 1/135:30 amELP - ORD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 11/25

$343

Thu 1/87:50 pmORD - ELP

1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/103:31 pmELP - ORD

2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$346

Thu 12/47:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

Mon 12/81:42 pmELP - ORD

1 stop9h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$254

Fri 12/1212:59 pmORD - ELP

1 stop8h 57mFrontier

Mon 12/151:42 pmELP - ORD

1 stop9h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$258

Sat 1/107:50 pmORD - ELP

Nonstop3h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/198:05 amELP - ORD

Nonstop3h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$323

Fri 2/138:52 amORD - ELP

Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1512:35 pmELP - ORD

Nonstop3h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$336

Thu 12/117:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

Sat 12/138:55 pmELP - ORD

1 stop13h 47mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$290

Thu 1/86:45 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Mon 1/121:26 pmELP - MDW

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$355

Sun 2/89:05 amORD - ELP

Nonstop3h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1512:35 pmELP - ORD

Nonstop3h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/26

$336

Sun 1/1112:30 pmMDW - ELP

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Tue 1/135:30 amELP - MDW

2 stops6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 11/25

$376

Sun 1/116:45 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Tue 1/131:26 pmELP - MDW

1 stop7h 41mDelta

Deal found 11/25

$366

Thu 2/125:20 amMDW - ELP

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Thu 2/124:15 pmELP - MDW

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 11/26

$378

Sun 1/119:05 amORD - ELP

Nonstop3h 52mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/1312:40 pmELP - ORD

Nonstop3h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/25

$346

Mon 12/15:30 amMDW - ELP

1 stop14h 21mFrontier

Sat 12/131:42 pmELP - MDW

1 stop20h 26mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$361

Mon 12/226:12 amMDW - ELP

2 stops30h 17mFrontier

Thu 1/297:46 pmELP - MDW

1 stop19h 03mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$365

Last-minute flights from Chicago to El Paso
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to El Paso. Data last updated November 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/47:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop6h 47mFrontier

Mon 12/81:42 pmELP - ORD

1 stop9h 30mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$254

Mon 12/812:59 pmORD - ELP

1 stop8h 01mFrontier

Fri 12/125:32 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$228

Sun 12/147:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop12h 02mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/158:55 pmELP - ORD

2 stops16h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/24

$258

Fri 12/198:00 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Tue 12/2312:24 pmELP - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$208

Mon 12/225:15 amORD - ELP

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$226

Mon 12/225:15 amORD - ELP

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Thu 1/299:29 pmELP - ORD

1 stop22h 00mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$233

Mon 12/227:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Fri 12/262:10 pmELP - ORD

1 stop5h 26mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$234

Tue 12/232:01 pmMDW - ELP

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Tue 12/3012:24 pmELP - MDW

1 stop6h 31mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$240

Tue 12/237:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Mon 12/2912:24 pmELP - ORD

1 stop10h 48mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$257

Tue 12/237:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop11h 45mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$265

Tue 12/232:01 pmMDW - ELP

1 stop22h 28mFrontier

Sat 12/278:45 pmELP - MDW

1 stop24h 05mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$272

Thu 12/257:00 amORD - ELP

1 stop29h 29mFrontier

Tue 12/306:40 pmELP - ORD

1 stop28h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$231

One-way flights from Chicago to El Paso
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to El Paso. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

Sun 1/2512:07 pmORD - ELP

1 stop24h 32mFrontier

Deal found 11/26

$68

Sat 2/213:24 pmORD - ELP

1 stop21h 28mFrontier

Deal found 11/25

$85

Fri 1/28:00 amMDW - ELP

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$92

Mon 1/55:15 amORD - ELP

1 stop8h 45mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$96

Fri 1/231:00 pmMDW - ELP

2 stops25h 35mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$99

Fri 1/234:34 pmORD - ELP

2 stops22h 01mFrontier

Deal found 11/26

$100

Mon 1/265:01 pmMDW - ELP

2 stops45h 34mFrontier

Deal found 11/26

$100

Thu 1/229:00 amORD - ELP

2 stops27h 39mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$103

Wed 1/141:20 pmORD - ELP

2 stops26h 26mFrontier

Deal found 11/23

$106

Sun 1/256:20 amMDW - ELP

2 stops39h 27mFrontier

Deal found 11/26

$106

Sat 1/248:00 amORD - ELP

2 stops28h 39mFrontier

Deal found 11/24

$107

Wed 1/281:20 pmMDW - ELP

2 stops47h 19mFrontier

Deal found 11/26

$109

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/19

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

El Paso

Tue 12/23

12:24 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$208

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

El Paso

Mon 12/8

1:42 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 30m

$254

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

12:59 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop8h 57m

El Paso

Mon 12/15

1:42 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 30m

$258

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

El Paso

Sat 12/13

8:55 pm-11:42 am

1 stop13h 47m

$290

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

5:05 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 36m

El Paso

Sat 1/17

5:09 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$322

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

7:50 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop3h 42m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

8:05 am-12:16 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

$323

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

11:05 am-9:19 pm

2 stops11h 14m

El Paso

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops10h 54m

$331

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:05 am-11:57 am

Nonstop3h 52m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

2:33 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$333

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

8:52 am-11:54 am

Nonstop4h 02m

El Paso

Sun 2/15

12:35 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$336

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

9:05 am-11:57 am

Nonstop3h 52m

El Paso

Sun 2/15

12:35 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop3h 22m

$336

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to El Paso

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to El Paso in November.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	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 Chicago-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-El Paso flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to El Paso?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $111). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in January is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 CHI to ELP?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago 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 26% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to El Paso?

Reviews of airlines servicing El Paso

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to El Paso to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,046 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,038 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,099 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,254 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to El Paso from Chicago?
Located just 7.2 mi from the city center, El Paso is the airport most travelers will use when flying to El Paso from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to El Paso (ELP) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago to El Paso?
Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to El Paso in about 5h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 08m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1234 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to El Paso round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to El Paso round-trip from $120. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $269, and United Airlines, from $289. Users have found that Frontier is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to El Paso?
Consider Republic Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (88%) or Qatar Airways (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to El Paso.
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso?
On average you can expect to pay $390 for a flight from Chicago to El Paso. The cheapest flight overall is $102 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $258.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to El Paso that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to El Paso flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to El Paso?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to El Paso.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to El Paso?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to El Paso?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $111). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in January is currently the most expensive (average of $244). 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 Chicago to El Paso

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$120	Average$238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$269	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$303	Average$452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$68+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to El Paso (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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to El Paso are usually found in August or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to El PasoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.