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$54+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ELP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to El Paso are usually found in September or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$109
(Priceline)

One-way from

$54
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:20 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Mon 10/131:21 pmELP - ORD
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$109
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:39 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/135:45 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/111:05 pmMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Mon 8/1810:45 amELP - MDW
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:31 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop19h 13mFrontier
Mon 8/251:26 pmELP - MDW
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/107:53 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/208:15 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:10 amORD - ELP
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amELP - ORD
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 7/3$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/66:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Wed 8/131:12 pmELP - MDW
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/1$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/116:55 pmORD - ELP
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/1812:40 pmELP - ORD
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$286

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to El Paso that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

El Paso

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

El Paso

Sat 8/23

1:29 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$111

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

8:39 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

El Paso

Wed 8/13

5:45 am-10:03 am

Nonstop3h 18m

$257

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

1:05 pm-3:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

El Paso

Mon 8/18

10:45 am-2:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$257

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/22

6:31 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop19h 13m

El Paso

Mon 8/25

1:26 pm-12:24 am

1 stop9h 58m

$264

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

7:53 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop3h 37m

El Paso

Sat 9/20

8:15 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$273

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

El Paso

Wed 8/13

1:12 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$277

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

El Paso

Wed 8/27

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$282

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

1:30 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 58m

El Paso

Sat 8/23

1:12 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$295

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$54

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

4:29 pm-12:36 pm

1 stop21h 07m

$95

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to El Paso

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to El Paso. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 84 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

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 Chicago 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 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.

  • 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 $109. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $257, and Southwest, from $257. Users have found that Frontier is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $54. Southwest flights start at $129 while deals on American Airlines start at $138 one-way.

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

    Consider Royal Jordanian (92%), Alaska Airlines (91%) or American Airlines (85%) 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 $371 for a flight from Chicago to El Paso. The cheapest flight overall is $173 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) is currently priced at $244.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Chicago to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$107Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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