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$73+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 9/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ELP
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to El Paso are usually found in April or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$144
(Priceline)

One-way from

$73
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$331
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Cheapest flights from Houston to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/46:15 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Mon 9/81:33 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$144
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Sat 11/83:25 pmELP - IAH
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$163
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Mon 9/86:15 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Fri 9/121:33 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$165
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/277:50 amHOU - ELP
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Wed 10/2912:55 pmELP - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/137:20 amIAH - ELP
1 stop8h 44mFrontier
Sat 9/203:54 pmELP - IAH
1 stop18h 15mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 8/226:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Wed 8/271:49 pmELP - IAH
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$182
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/37:30 amIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/71:33 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/109:45 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/177:30 amELP - IAH
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/99:35 amHOU - ELP
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/167:35 amELP - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/246:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Sun 10/261:37 pmELP - IAH
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$191
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/207:30 amIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sat 8/231:29 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/269:08 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop18h 56mFrontier
Sun 9/281:33 pmELP - IAH
1 stop20h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$197

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to El Paso that are best for you.

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HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/11

6:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

El Paso

Thu 9/18

1:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$144

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

El Paso

Mon 9/8

1:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$144

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop8h 02m

El Paso

Sat 11/8

3:25 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$163

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/12

6:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

El Paso

Sun 9/14

1:33 pm-11:09 am

1 stop20h 36m

$165

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-12:48 pm

1 stop7h 33m

El Paso

Fri 9/12

1:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$165

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/27

7:50 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 55m

El Paso

Wed 10/29

12:55 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$170

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/7

11:36 am-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 14m

El Paso

Thu 10/9

1:37 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$171

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/13

7:20 am-3:04 pm

1 stop8h 44m

El Paso

Sat 9/20

3:54 pm-11:09 am

1 stop18h 15m

$171

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/3

7:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

El Paso

Sun 9/7

1:33 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$185

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/10

9:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

El Paso

Wed 9/17

7:30 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$189

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to El Paso

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to El Paso from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to El Paso, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Houston to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 August 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston to El Paso is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to El Paso?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to El Paso flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to El Paso. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
5.8
Fair
3,217 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 Houston 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 Houston?

    El Paso (ELP), located 7.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to El Paso. 4 airlines have flights to El Paso from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to El Paso should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Houston per day.

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

    Frontier, at $108, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to El Paso.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Southwest. These flights start at 67% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $73 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $95 and American Airlines from $105 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to El Paso?

    While on average a flight from Houston to El Paso is generally $368, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $48. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - El Paso), you can expect to pay $170 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Houston to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $416). 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 El Paso

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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