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$108+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ELP
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Paso

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to El Paso flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$109
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$358

Good round-trip deal

$284 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:55 pmSTL - ELP
1 stop17h 53mFrontier
Sat 9/133:54 pmELP - STL
1 stop16h 12mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/137:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Sat 8/231:29 pmELP - ORD
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Sun 10/121:21 pmELP - MDW
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/66:35 amSTL - ELP
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/132:35 pmELP - STL
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:36 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/611:05 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/137:45 amELP - MDW
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 10/183:35 pmORD - ELP
Nonstop3h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:00 amELP - ORD
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/85:18 amSTL - ELP
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/117:09 amELP - STL
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/66:00 amMDW - ELP
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Sat 9/131:16 pmELP - MDW
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:45 amORD - ELP
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amELP - ORD
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Deal found 7/31$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/241:30 pmORD - ELP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/2912:40 pmELP - ORD
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:10 amEVV - ELP
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Sat 9/66:00 amELP - EVV
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 7/31$339

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Paso that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

El Paso

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

7:55 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop17h 53m

El Paso

Sat 9/13

3:54 pm-9:06 am

1 stop16h 12m

$207

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

El Paso

Sat 8/23

1:29 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$218

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/10

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

El Paso

Sun 10/12

1:21 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$238

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 9/6

6:35 am-1:34 pm

2 stops7h 59m

El Paso

Sat 9/13

2:35 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$272

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/6

11:05 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

El Paso

Sat 9/13

7:45 am-11:45 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$277

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

8:36 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

El Paso

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-10:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

$277

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

3:35 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

El Paso

Tue 10/28

8:00 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$284

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

El Paso

Sat 9/13

1:16 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$297

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/8

5:18 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 50m

El Paso

Thu 9/11

7:09 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$297

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

6:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

El Paso

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$302

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to El Paso

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to El Paso as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to El Paso

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to El Paso. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to ELP are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Illinois to El Paso. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
3,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    El Paso (ELP) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to El Paso. It is only a 7.2 mi journey from El Paso (ELP) to El Paso’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $139 and $139 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to El Paso?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso, Chicago Midway - El Paso or Lambert-St Louis - El Paso when deciding on the best route from Illinois to El Paso.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Illinois to El Paso on time: Alaska Airlines (82%), Royal Jordanian (78%), American Airlines (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) can be booked for $225 on average our data indicates $390 when flying from Illinois to El Paso.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to El Paso

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$117Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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