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$87+ Cheap flights from Houston to Las Cruces, NM

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ELP
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Las Cruces are usually found in April or May, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Las Cruces

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Las Cruces flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$116
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$363
From Houston to Las Cruces
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Las Cruces
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Las Cruces. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/98:10 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/1612:25 pmELP - IAH
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/89:40 pmHOU - ELP
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Tue 7/156:40 amELP - HOU
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$263
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:04 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Sat 7/121:33 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/266:01 amIAH - ELP
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/286:03 amELP - IAH
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/56:00 amHOU - ELP
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/77:01 pmELP - HOU
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Las Cruces 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Las Cruces that are best for you.

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HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/9

8:10 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

El Paso

Wed 7/16

12:25 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$263

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/8

9:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

El Paso

Tue 7/15

6:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$263

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/10

10:04 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop15h 17m

El Paso

Sat 7/12

1:33 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$270

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 9/26

6:01 am-8:59 am

1 stop3h 58m

El Paso

Sun 9/28

6:03 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$280

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-8:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

El Paso

Sun 9/7

7:01 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$280

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/10

5:59 pm-6:38 pm

2 stops25h 39m

El Paso

Wed 9/17

7:18 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$528

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/24

5:00 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

El Paso

Wed 7/9

1:21 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$1,901

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/9

10:36 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$87

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/9

1:20 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$87

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/15

12:10 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$88

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Las Cruces

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Las Cruces. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Las Cruces. 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 Houston to Las Cruces?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Houston to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 HOU to LC9?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Las Cruces. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Houston to Las Cruces as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Las Cruces?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Las Cruces. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Las Cruces flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Las Cruces by month

Plan your trip to Las Cruces by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Las Cruces ranges from 0.2 - 1.6 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.6 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Las Cruces when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

Temperature in Las Cruces by month

Plan your trip to Las Cruces by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Las Cruces, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Las Cruces

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Las Cruces. 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 Las Cruces. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Houston to Las Cruces by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Las Cruces one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Las Cruces are United Airlines ($116), Southwest ($116), and American Airlines ($126).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Las Cruces?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston to Las Cruces? While on average our users pay $334, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - El Paso), is priced around $165.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Las Cruces that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Las Cruces?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Las Cruces 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 Houston to Las Cruces?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Las Cruces (average of $322). Flying from Houston to Las Cruces in June is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 Houston to Las Cruces

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Las Cruces. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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