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$53+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to Houston

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ELP — HOU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from El Paso to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Round-trip from

$125
(Priceline)

One-way from

$53
(Priceline)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$344
From El Paso to Houston
One-way flight from El Paso to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:08 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Sat 8/167:00 amIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/79:35 amELP - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Mon 8/112:45 pmHOU - ELP
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 11/138:00 amELP - IAH
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/179:50 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/66:10 amELP - IAH
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/126:05 amIAH - ELP
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/162:35 pmELP - HOU
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/238:51 amHOU - ELP
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$238

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ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Mon 8/11

1:08 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$125

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Thu 8/7

9:35 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/11

2:45 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$197

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Thu 11/13

8:00 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 11/17

9:50 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$197

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Wed 8/6

6:10 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/12

6:05 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 47m

$217

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Sat 8/16

2:35 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/23

10:14 am-1:43 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$238

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Wed 8/20

1:49 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$53

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Wed 9/3

7:35 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$99

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Wed 9/3

7:30 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$99

El PasoHouston

ELP - HOU

ELPHOU

El Paso

Tue 11/4

7:06 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$108

El PasoHouston

ELP - IAH

ELPIAH

El Paso

Tue 11/4

3:08 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$108

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Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on board, enhancing your short-haul flight experience.


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Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Houston

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from El Paso to Houston is 90 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 El Paso to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Houston (average of $230). Flying from El Paso to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 July 3, 2025.

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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

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.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($125), Southwest ($197), and American Airlines ($217) offers the cheapest pricing from El Paso to Houston. You may be able to fly from El Paso to Houston for 60% 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 $53. Users have also found prices from $99 and $99 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from El Paso to Houston is generally $378, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $131. When looking at the most popular route, (El Paso - Houston George Bush Intcntl), you can expect to pay $197 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Houston (average of $230). Flying from El Paso to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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