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$117+ 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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — ELP
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to El Paso

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 August 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:58 pm
STL
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ELP
1 stop18h 36m
Frontier
Sat 9/52:29 pm
ELP
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STL
1 stop27h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$240
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/146:30 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Mon 9/217:35 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$245
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:21 pm
ORD
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ELP
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Sat 9/199:18 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop7h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$251
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2911:06 am
ORD
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ELP
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Sat 11/78:59 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$252
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:40 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop21h 06m
Frontier
Sun 11/87:41 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$253
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:30 am
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Thu 9/247:35 pm
ELP
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ORD
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$255
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/91:21 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Wed 9/167:35 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop27h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$256
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:21 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Tue 9/229:18 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$257
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/85:27 pm
STL
-
ELP
2 stops26h 10m
Frontier
Tue 9/157:35 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop22h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$260
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.
Wed 9/301:21 pm
ORD
-
ELP
1 stop8h 02m
Frontier
Mon 10/59:18 pm
ELP
-
ORD
1 stop7h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$262
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:45 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop16h 18m
Frontier
Wed 9/99:18 pm
ELP
-
STL
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$269
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:58 pm
STL
-
ELP
1 stop18h 36m
Frontier
Thu 8/272:29 pm
ELP
-
STL
2 stops25h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$278

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$365 or less

Good one-way deal

$232 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to El Paso that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PeoriaEl Paso

PIA - ELP

PIAELP

Greater Peoria

Wed 9/2

6:48 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 38m

El Paso

Sat 9/5

4:14 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$329

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Fri 9/4

3:44 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 46m

El Paso

Sun 9/6

2:34 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$329

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/27

8:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 40m

El Paso

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$349

PeoriaEl Paso

PIA - ELP

PIAELP

Greater Peoria

Tue 9/1

6:48 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 38m

El Paso

Mon 9/7

5:34 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 16m

$349
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

4:45 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

El Paso

Mon 8/24

9:20 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$351

ChicagoEl Paso

MDW - ELP

MDWELP

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/12

10:15 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

El Paso

Sat 9/19

10:05 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$351

St. LouisEl Paso

STL - ELP

STLELP

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/9

5:05 am-9:10 am

1 stop5h 05m

El Paso

Mon 10/12

6:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop5h 15m

$375

ChicagoEl Paso

ORD - ELP

ORDELP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops13h 15m

El Paso

Mon 9/14

2:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$376

PeoriaEl Paso

PIA - ELP

PIAELP

Greater Peoria

Wed 8/12

6:48 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 38m

El Paso

Sun 8/16

5:43 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 07m

$379

BloomingtonEl Paso

BMI - ELP

BMIELP

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/14

4:49 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 18m

El Paso

Tue 8/18

7:58 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$379

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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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 August 2, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois 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 14% on airfare.

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 August 2, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Illinois to El Paso?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Illinois to El Paso flights typically cost between $278 and $389 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $245 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 21).

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

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to El Paso. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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.

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

    For as low as $329, American Airlines can have you in El Paso from Illinois in 5h 38m. There are 1109 mi between Illinois and El Paso. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $72. Users have also found prices from $81 and $123 on United 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: SkyWest Airlines (76%), United Airlines (76%), Envoy Air (67%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $232. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - El Paso) can be booked for $287 on average, our data indicates $359 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$289Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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