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$69+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to El Paso (SAT - 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 8/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — ELP
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Southwest)

One-way from

$69
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$293

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/77:15 pmSAT - ELP
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/117:55 pmELP - SAT
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/6$137
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/55:00 amSAT - ELP
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/1211:40 amELP - SAT
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Thu 8/77:05 pmSAT - ELP
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/115:35 pmELP - SAT
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/9$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:59 pmSAT - ELP
1 stop18h 49mFrontier
Mon 8/41:08 pmELP - SAT
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/7$271

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 9, 2025.
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SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

7:15 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

El Paso

Mon 8/11

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

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SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Tue 8/5

5:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop6h 43m

El Paso

Tue 8/12

11:40 am-6:34 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$159

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

7:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

El Paso

Mon 8/11

5:35 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$203

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Tue 7/22

6:59 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop18h 49m

El Paso

Mon 8/4

1:08 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop27h 54m

$271

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Thu 8/7

7:15 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$69

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Sat 11/15

5:06 am-9:00 am

1 stop4h 54m

$86

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Sat 8/9

6:59 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$125

San AntonioEl Paso

SAT - ELP

SATELP

San Antonio

Fri 8/8

4:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$132

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Deals found on 7/7

Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to El Paso

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to El Paso

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to El Paso. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Antonio to El Paso is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Antonio to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 SAT to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio 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 9, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from San Antonio to El Paso by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to El Paso?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to El Paso. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to El Paso flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 9, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from San Antonio to El Paso to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,843 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
3,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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 San Antonio 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 airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to El Paso?

    Booking a flight from San Antonio (SAT) to El Paso (ELP) is your only option if you wish to fly from San Antonio to El Paso. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from San Antonio to El Paso, all of which are around 1h 30m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from San Antonio to El Paso.

  • How popular is this San Antonio to El Paso flight route?

    This flight path from San Antonio to El Paso was viewed by 10 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to El Paso round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($137), American Airlines ($159), and United Airlines ($203) offers the cheapest pricing from San Antonio to El Paso. Southwest is priced at 60% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $69. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from San Antonio to El Paso for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to El Paso?

    On average you can expect to pay $370 for a flight from San Antonio to El Paso. The cheapest flight overall is $175 while the most popular route, (San Antonio - El Paso) is currently priced at $144.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Antonio to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 San Antonio to El Paso

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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