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$254+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ELP
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$294
(Southwest)

One-way from

$254
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416
From Columbus to El Paso
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/16:35 pmCMH - ELP
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Sat 7/51:55 pmELP - CMH
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/286:19 pmCMH - ELP
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Wed 6/46:00 amELP - CMH
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/28$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/2810:39 amCMH - ELP
2 stops9h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/48:05 amELP - CMH
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 11/134:12 pmCMH - ELP
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/185:16 pmELP - CMH
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$353

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ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Tue 7/1

6:35 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 45m

El Paso

Sat 7/5

1:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

$294

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Wed 5/28

6:19 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop5h 44m

El Paso

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$299

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Wed 5/28

10:39 am-5:43 pm

2 stops9h 04m

El Paso

Wed 6/4

8:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$304

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Fri 5/23

6:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 00m

El Paso

Mon 5/26

1:36 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$362

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:07 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$254

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sun 5/11

10:55 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$389

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Deals found on 4/28

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to El Paso

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Columbus to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 CMH to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 April 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus to El Paso is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to El Paso to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    El Paso (ELP), located 7.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to El Paso. 4 airlines have flights to El Paso from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to El Paso should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($294), Delta ($299), and United Airlines ($304) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to El Paso. You may be able to fly from Columbus to El Paso for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Columbus to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 Columbus to El Paso

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$371Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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