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$176+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ELP
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to El Paso

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$250
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$176
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$481
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Find flight deals from Iowa to El Paso

Cheapest flights from Iowa to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/268:20 pmDSM - ELP
1 stop17h 31mFrontier
Mon 6/21:08 pmELP - DSM
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$250
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 5/223:25 pmMLI - ELP
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/241:36 pmELP - MLI
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$255
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.
Fri 8/225:00 pmMLI - ELP
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Mon 9/81:25 pmELP - MLI
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/28$259
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 5/227:30 pmCID - ELP
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:51 amELP - CID
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
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 10/16:35 amCID - ELP
2 stops11h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/77:00 amELP - CID
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$264
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 10/15:15 pmDSM - ELP
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/72:07 pmELP - DSM
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$271
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.
Tue 5/205:30 amCID - ELP
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Sat 5/241:00 pmELP - CID
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/28$289
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 5/225:27 pmDSM - ELP
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/265:00 amELP - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$303
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.
Thu 7/35:16 amOMA - ELP
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Sun 7/66:00 amELP - OMA
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/28$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/315:00 amOMA - ELP
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/45:10 amELP - OMA
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$319
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 5/278:05 pmOMA - ELP
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Fri 5/305:10 amELP - OMA
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$327
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.
Wed 10/296:20 amDSM - ELP
2 stops8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 11/25:20 amELP - DSM
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$359

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to El Paso that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

El Paso

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

8:20 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop17h 31m

El Paso

Mon 6/2

1:08 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$250

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Thu 5/22

3:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop4h 50m

El Paso

Sat 5/24

1:36 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$255

Cedar RapidsEl Paso

CID - ELP

CIDELP

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/22

7:30 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

El Paso

Sat 5/24

6:51 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$259

MolineEl Paso

MLI - ELP

MLIELP

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

El Paso

Sat 5/24

1:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$273

Cedar RapidsEl Paso

CID - ELP

CIDELP

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/20

5:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 25m

El Paso

Sat 5/24

1:00 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$289

Des MoinesEl Paso

DSM - ELP

DSMELP

Des Moines

Thu 5/22

5:27 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 04m

El Paso

Mon 5/26

5:00 am-12:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$303

OmahaEl Paso

OMA - ELP

OMAELP

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/3

5:16 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 05m

El Paso

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$312

OmahaEl Paso

OMA - ELP

OMAELP

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 7/31

5:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 40m

El Paso

Mon 8/4

5:10 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 43m

$319

OmahaEl Paso

OMA - ELP

OMAELP

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 5/27

8:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 10m

El Paso

Fri 5/30

5:10 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 05m

$327

Cedar RapidsEl Paso

CID - ELP

CIDELP

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/21

8:05 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 30m

El Paso

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$344

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to El Paso

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 30, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to El Paso, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Iowa to El Paso, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

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 Iowa 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 Iowa?

    If you book a flight to El Paso from Iowa, you will be flying to El Paso, which is the city’s only airport. El Paso (ELP) is located 7.2 mi from the center of El Paso.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to El Paso are Cedar Rapids - El Paso, Moline Quad-City - El Paso and Des Moines - El Paso.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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