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$58+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ELP
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 3, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:39 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Mon 3/212:23 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop11h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$148
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:45 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Thu 2/1912:24 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/194:59 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop19h 40m
Frontier
Wed 3/41:49 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:59 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop19h 40m
Frontier
Tue 3/177:30 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop28h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/106:45 am
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop8h 52m
Frontier
Tue 2/173:34 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$181
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/77:00 pm
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop17h 39m
Frontier
Sat 2/142:34 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop18h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/266:39 am
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop6h 00m
Frontier
Sun 3/112:24 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop11h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:45 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop6h 33m
Frontier
Sun 4/191:03 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop10h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:45 am
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/109:51 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop7h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$202
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/166:39 am
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Tue 2/173:34 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop6h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:56 pm
IAH
-
ELP
1 stop20h 38m
Frontier
Sun 4/127:29 pm
ELP
-
IAH
1 stop28h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 1/31$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:20 pm
HOU
-
ELP
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/57:15 am
ELP
-
HOU
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$287

Find 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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$148
(Frontier)

One-way from

$58
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$297
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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 February 3, 2026.
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

Mon 2/23

1:00 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

El Paso

Thu 2/26

12:24 pm-12:33 am

1 stop11h 09m

$148

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

6:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 50m

El Paso

Mon 3/16

7:30 pm-12:39 am

1 stop28h 09m

$219

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

6:39 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 00m

El Paso

Sun 3/8

8:52 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops24h 02m

$236

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/7

1:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops29h 30m

El Paso

Sun 3/15

7:30 pm-12:39 am

1 stop28h 09m

$255

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/13

9:43 am-6:35 pm

1 stop9h 52m

El Paso

Sun 3/15

7:30 pm-12:39 am

1 stop28h 09m

$293

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

12:19 pm-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

El Paso

Sun 4/12

5:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$303

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

El Paso

Thu 5/7

9:25 am-1:45 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$307

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/30

10:20 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

El Paso

Mon 5/4

8:05 pm-4:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$307

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

12:06 pm-1:19 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

El Paso

Tue 3/10

8:14 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$309

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

10:10 am-11:32 am

Nonstop2h 22m

El Paso

Mon 3/16

5:43 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$309

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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 January 30, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to El Paso, you should look to book at least 35 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $134). Flying from Houston to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 February 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Houston 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 evening could potentially save you up to 12% 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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to El Paso flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings 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 February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and Frontier 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
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
9,236 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
5.7
Fair
3,051 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

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. 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to El Paso?

    Frontier and Southwest can get you from Houston to El Paso in just under 2h. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 39m. The distance between Houston and El Paso is about 675 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Frontier, at $109, 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 66% 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 $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $108 and Southwest from $114 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Houston to El Paso is generally $340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $292. When looking at the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - El Paso), you can expect to pay $181 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to El Paso (average of $134). Flying from Houston to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). 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 3 airlines flying from Houston to El Paso

Discover the top 3 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$193Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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