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$104+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to Houston

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — HOU
Jun 19 — Jun 261
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Cheapest flights from El Paso to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 20, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Tue 8/116:08 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 32m
Frontier
Wed 8/126:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$218
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/96:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Wed 7/156:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/136:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Sat 6/206:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$223
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Thu 6/186:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Mon 6/226:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$228
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:09 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop23h 55m
Frontier
Thu 9/106:50 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop12h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 5/18$244
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/228:09 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop15h 37m
Frontier
Tue 6/236:14 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop24h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 5/17$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/166:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Thu 6/1810:08 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop20h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 7/36:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$252
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 6/196:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Mon 6/228:53 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop23h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 5/20$253
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:47 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop24h 17m
Frontier
Mon 9/1410:15 pm
IAH
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ELP
1 stop21h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/16$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/136:03 pm
ELP
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IAH
1 stop5h 41m
Frontier
Sun 6/216:30 am
IAH
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ELP
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 5/19$255
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/94:50 pm
ELP
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HOU
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 7/159:30 pm
HOU
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ELP
Nonstop1h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/19$279

Find flight deals from El Paso to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) to Houston (HO1). 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 May 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$218
(Frontier)

One-way from

$104
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$314
From El Paso to Houston
One-way flight from El Paso to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso to Houston 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 May 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Houston that are best for you.

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El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Thu 7/23

5:45 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/29

8:15 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$310

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Mon 7/27

5:45 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/28

5:50 am-12:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$320

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Fri 6/5

10:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/1

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$356

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Thu 6/18

4:40 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/22

4:00 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$361

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Fri 6/19

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/22

10:35 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$361

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Mon 6/22

5:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/23

9:40 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$366

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Wed 6/17

10:05 am-6:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 6/24

3:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$369

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Tue 6/16

5:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/23

9:40 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$379

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Tue 8/11

2:17 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/12

8:30 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$439

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Fri 7/10

5:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 7/12

7:57 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$452

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Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Houston

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Houston (average of $76). Flying from El Paso to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 ELP to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from El Paso to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 20, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from El Paso to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from El Paso to Houston?

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

The best time to book flights from El Paso to Houston is 78 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated May 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from El Paso to Houston. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

El Paso to Houston Travel Guide

Of the two, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the larger. It is 23 miles away from the downtown area of Houston. There are five runways at this location. The physical footprint of the airport is 10,000 acres of covered land. This airport serves more than 40 million passengers in a year.

William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown Houston, only seven miles away. It’s older than George Bush Airport. This airport is a connection spot for Southwest Airlines. There are four runways here and a land area of 1,304 acres.

Flights going into George Bush Airport with a stop include American Airlines landing in Dallas at DFW. There are a lot of options for these and most of the stopover times are around an hour. United will take you to Denver before landing in Houston. Those are only an hour too. Your travel time will be a little over five hours. Delta has stops in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from El Paso to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve El Paso to Houston flights?

    When you fly from El Paso to Houston, you’ll arrive at El Paso International Airport, get on your plane and fly to either George Bush Intercontinental Airport or William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas. Generally, you’ll find there are far more options for flying to George Bush and they’re on average cheaper flights, but you’ll have options at both airports that largely serve this city.

  • Which airlines fly directly from El Paso to Houston?

    United flies non-stop from El Paso to the George Bush airport in Houston. Your flight time will be right around two hours. Your other option is to fly Southwest from El Paso to Hobby Airport. They offer direct flights also.

  • What are the stopover options between El Paso to Houston?

    Stopovers on Southwest going to Hobby include Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin. There are a couple of flights that have two stopovers included. Then your two-hour direct flight turns into a five and a half hour flight.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly from El Paso to Houston?

    No you do not need a passport or visa for this route. You’ll be flying domestically only. You’ll only be required to show a valid form of identification to make this trip.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from El Paso to Houston?

    For a flight from El Paso to Houston, you will be flying from 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 2 outbound flights to Houston per day. 4 airlines have flights to Houston from El Paso on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from El Paso to Houston?

    There are many flights that can get you from El Paso to Houston in 1h 55m. Fly via Southwest or United Airlines to get the fastest option. El Paso and Houston are separated by a distance of 675 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($76), United Airlines ($204), and Southwest ($217) offers the cheapest pricing from El Paso to Houston. You may be able to fly from El Paso to Houston for 78% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $64. Users have also found prices from $113 and $131 on United Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from El Paso to Houston?

    While on average a flight from El Paso to Houston is generally $414, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $139. When looking at the most popular route, (El Paso - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $269 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Houston (average of $76). Flying from El Paso to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 El Paso to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from El Paso to Houston. 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 May 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$261Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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