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$98+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to El Paso (SFO - ELP)

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SFO — ELP
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to El Paso are usually found in May or August, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$364
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:00 amSFO - ELP
1 stop4h 44mFrontier
Sat 10/112:39 pmELP - SFO
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$198
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:35 amSFO - ELP
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/2710:15 amELP - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/264:25 pmSFO - ELP
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/23:10 pmELP - SFO
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$235
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/112:33 pmSFO - ELP
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/187:00 amELP - SFO
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$365

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to El Paso that are best for you.

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SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

El Paso

Sat 10/18

2:39 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$198

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

El Paso

Sat 9/27

10:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$228

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

4:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 18m

El Paso

Tue 9/2

3:10 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$235

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

2:33 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 39m

El Paso

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

$365

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$98

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:45 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$112

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

9:55 am-5:10 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$154

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

11:03 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops22h 27m

$248

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:35 am-12:07 pm

2 stops10h 32m

$628

San FranciscoEl Paso

SFO - ELP

SFOELP

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-6:22 pm

2 stops10h 22m

$742

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to El Paso. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to El Paso. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 SFO to ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to El Paso in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 55% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to El Paso by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to El Paso round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to El Paso is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $198 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and American Airlines, starting at $228 and $235 round-trip. These flights start at 46% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to El Paso for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to El Paso.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from San Francisco to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $415). 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 San Francisco to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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