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$99+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ELP
ago. 5 — ago. 121
mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Las Cruces are usually found in April or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday 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 julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$99
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$350
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 julio 31, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 8/277:30 amIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
mié. 9/31:49 pmELP - IAH
1 stop5h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
mié. 8/279:35 amHOU - ELP
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
mié. 9/32:35 pmELP - HOU
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 8/299:45 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
sáb. 8/3012:15 pmELP - IAH
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
vie. 8/226:00 amHOU - ELP
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/302:35 pmELP - HOU
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$248
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/2312:05 pmIAH - ELP
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/241:26 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
mié. 8/276:05 amIAH - ELP
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/212:34 pmELP - IAH
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$300

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Las Cruces that are best for you.

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Houston

Fly to

Las Cruces

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/27

7:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

El Paso

mié. 9/3

1:49 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$198

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

jue. 8/21

9:10 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

El Paso

lun. 8/25

3:05 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$217

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 8/29

9:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

El Paso

sáb. 8/30

12:15 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$228

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

vie. 8/22

6:00 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 52m

El Paso

sáb. 8/30

2:35 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$248

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 8/23

12:05 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

El Paso

dom. 8/24

1:26 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$266

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 8/27

6:05 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 47m

El Paso

mar. 9/2

12:34 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$300

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mié. 9/3

7:30 am-1:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$99

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

mar. 9/16

9:00 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$109

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 9/16

5:00 am-9:08 am

1 stop5h 08m

$118

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

mar. 9/16

6:44 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$118

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 65 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 $417). 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 julio 31, 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 Tuesday afternoons 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.

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 julio 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Las Cruces. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,239 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Las Cruces. 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 to fly from Houston to Las Cruces one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to Las Cruces are Frontier ($99), United Airlines ($109), and Southwest ($109).

  • 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 $256, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - El Paso), is priced around $228.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Las Cruces?

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

  • 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 $417). 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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