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$191+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to El Paso (ELP)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — ELP
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to El Paso

Cheapest flights from Columbus to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
ELP
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Wed 3/117:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
2 stops16h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/88:39 am
CMH
-
ELP
2 stops29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/113:58 pm
ELP
-
CMH
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
ELP
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Tue 3/107:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
2 stops13h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 3/87:33 pm
CMH
-
ELP
1 stop25h 02m
Frontier
Wed 3/117:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
2 stops16h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
ELP
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Mon 3/97:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
2 stops14h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/75:45 am
CMH
-
ELP
2 stops14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
1 stop21h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/58:08 pm
CMH
-
ELP
1 stop24h 27m
Frontier
Sat 3/147:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
2 stops16h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/45:45 am
CMH
-
ELP
2 stops31h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
1 stop21h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/65:45 am
CMH
-
ELP
2 stops14h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:30 pm
ELP
-
CMH
1 stop21h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$346

Find flight deals from Columbus to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$392
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbus-El Paso flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to El Paso that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

El Paso

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sun 2/8

8:39 am-11:39 am

2 stops29h 00m

El Paso

Wed 2/11

3:58 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$229

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sun 5/3

8:33 am-12:17 pm

1 stop5h 44m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-3:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$367

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-12:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

El Paso

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$377

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sun 2/15

5:02 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 11m

El Paso

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$377

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sat 5/2

5:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 00m

El Paso

Sun 5/3

11:50 am-12:05 am

1 stop10h 15m

$392

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

El Paso

Tue 5/5

3:25 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$392

ColumbusEl Paso

CMH - ELP

CMHELP

Columbus

Mon 5/25

5:45 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 32m

El Paso

Tue 6/2

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$427

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/25

Compare providers for flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to El Paso in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Columbus Airport-El Paso flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-El Paso flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-El Paso flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-El Paso flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Columbus Airport-El Paso flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to El Paso

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso (average of $171). Flying from Columbus Airport to El Paso in November is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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.

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 January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to El Paso have to say. 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
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    For a flight from Columbus to El Paso, you will be flying into El Paso. El Paso (ELP) is just 7.2 mi from the center of the city. El Paso is the only El Paso airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day. 3 airlines have flights to El Paso from Columbus on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus Airport to El Paso in 5h 44m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. Columbus Airport and El Paso are separated by a distance of 1425 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to El Paso round-trip from $294. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $316, and Southwest, from $351. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to El Paso?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso (average of $171). Flying from Columbus Airport to El Paso in November is currently the most expensive (average of $591). 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 Columbus to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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