Cheap flights from El Paso to Houston (ELP - IAH)

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From El Paso to Houston

What days are nonstop flights available from El Paso to Houston?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from El Paso to Houston George Bush Intcntl was viewed by 17 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What percent of flights are delayed?

Airlines departing from El Paso to Houston can be delayed by up to 39min. or more hours.

How many passenger seats are available on a flight on this route?

Generally, 247 passengers can be accommodated when flying from El Paso to Houston George Bush Intcntl on commercial airlines.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

When searching, try setting your filters to view flights for ExpressJet, as currently they have the cheapest options available from El Paso to Houston. On average you can find 124 flights for this flight path daily.

How long does the flight from El Paso to Houston take?

A typical nonstop flight can take about 2 hours, covering about 417 miles.

How many flights depart from El Paso to Houston on average per day?

Per day, 33 flights depart from El Paso to Houston George Bush Intcntl on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 18% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 48% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures

Does it rain more in El Paso or Houston?

The rainfall in El Paso is generally more than the rainfall in Houston. This will continue over the next 5 days.

Is El Paso weather warmer or cooler than Houston?

Our data indicates that the weather will be 99 °F on average in the month of June. The temperature in Houston is typically colder than in El Paso. If you're traveling when the temperature is at its warmest, push to plan early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. For the best results, search for flights well in advance or after peak season.

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. 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.

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. 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.

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.