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$181+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to El Paso (MSY - 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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — ELP
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to El Paso

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:20 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop4h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:45 amELP - MSY
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/203:42 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/252:35 pmELP - MSY
2 stops7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/207:20 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Thu 12/256:00 amELP - MSY
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$458
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/255:40 amMSY - ELP
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/285:20 amELP - MSY
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$483
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/205:30 amMSY - ELP
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Fri 12/264:50 pmELP - MSY
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/4$493
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/289:24 pmELP - MSY
2 stops20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$496
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/222:05 pmMSY - ELP
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Fri 12/264:50 pmELP - MSY
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/205:40 pmMSY - ELP
2 stops27h 49mFrontier
Thu 12/2512:24 pmELP - MSY
1 stop25h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$525
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/203:25 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Sat 12/277:00 pmELP - MSY
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/203:10 pmMSY - ELP
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/278:45 pmELP - MSY
1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$593

Find flight deals from New Orleans to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$181
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$471
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to El Paso that are best for you.

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New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

5:44 pm-11:39 am

1 stop18h 55m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

3:48 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$185

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-2:43 pm

1 stop4h 38m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

5:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$187

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

1:29 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop5h 20m

El Paso

Fri 1/16

5:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$278

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

11:55 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 14m

El Paso

Mon 1/12

8:15 am-1:09 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$287

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

11:55 am-9:17 pm

2 stops10h 22m

El Paso

Fri 1/16

2:22 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$302

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

5:35 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop4h 43m

El Paso

Sun 1/25

7:30 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$357

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

3:42 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 52m

El Paso

Thu 12/25

2:35 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$442

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/20

7:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 35m

El Paso

Thu 12/25

6:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$458

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/4

5:22 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$181

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

3:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$204

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Deals found on 12/3

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to El Paso

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to El Paso in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-El Paso flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to El Paso

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 December 4, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to El Paso, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to El Paso, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to El Paso. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to El Paso?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to El Paso in just under 4h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36m. New Orleans and El Paso are separated by a distance of 962 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 New Orleans to El Paso round-trip?

    Currently priced at $209, American Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to El Paso and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $246 and $256, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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