New Mexico

$56+ Cheap flights from Houston to New Mexico

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — ABQ
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to New Mexico

Cheapest flights from Houston to New Mexico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to New Mexico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amIAH - SAF
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:02 pmSAF - IAH
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amIAH - ELP
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Tue 12/3012:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$293
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:45 amIAH - ELP
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Mon 1/512:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$308
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/212:32 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:01 pmIAH - SAF
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2512:02 pmSAF - IAH
2 stops7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$314
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amIAH - ELP
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Wed 12/3112:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop21h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sun 12/287:50 pmIAH - HOB
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:25 amHOB - IAH
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:50 pmIAH - HOB
Nonstop1h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/298:25 amHOB - IAH
Nonstop1h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/255:00 amIAH - SAF
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:40 pmSAF - IAH
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/188:30 amIAH - SAF
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/211:22 pmSAF - IAH
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/212:32 pmIAH - ELP
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Thu 12/2512:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$342
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:32 amIAH - ELP
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/2412:24 pmELP - IAH
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$343

Find flight deals from Houston to New Mexico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to New Mexico flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$145
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$488
From Houston to New Mexico
One-way flight from Houston to New Mexico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 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 December 2025

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

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonHobbs

IAH - HOB

IAHHOB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/13

7:50 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Hobbs Lea County

Tue 1/20

8:25 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$195

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

6:45 am-5:00 pm

2 stops11h 15m

El Paso

Mon 1/19

5:03 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 52m

$234

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/2

6:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 52m

El Paso

Tue 3/10

12:32 pm-12:31 am

1 stop10h 59m

$242

HoustonSanta Fe

IAH - SAF

IAHSAF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/23

5:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

Santa Fe

Sun 1/25

3:23 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$244

HoustonSanta Fe

IAH - SAF

IAHSAF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/25

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

Santa Fe

Wed 12/31

6:02 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 31m

$244

HoustonSanta Fe

IAH - SAF

IAHSAF

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

11:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Santa Fe

Mon 2/9

6:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$255

HoustonHobbs

IAH - HOB

IAHHOB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/31

7:50 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Hobbs Lea County

Tue 2/3

8:25 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$265

HoustonHobbs

IAH - HOB

IAHHOB

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/2

7:50 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

Hobbs Lea County

Sat 1/3

8:25 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$265

HoustonEl Paso

HOU - ELP

HOUELP

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/14

8:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

El Paso

Tue 1/20

7:20 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$277

HoustonEl Paso

IAH - ELP

IAHELP

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/13

12:14 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

El Paso

Tue 1/20

8:15 am-11:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to New Mexico

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Mexico from Houston with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to New Mexico

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to New Mexico?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Mexico (average of $88). Flying from Houston to New Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 NM?

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

When flying from Houston to New Mexico, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to New Mexico?

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

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to New Mexico?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Mexico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Mexico. 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 New Mexico. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston to New Mexico have to say. 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to New Mexico. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Houston to New Mexico?

    For as low as $195, United Airlines can have you in New Mexico from Houston in 1h 56m. The distance between Houston and New Mexico is about 500 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to New Mexico one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to New Mexico are Southwest ($108), United Airlines ($114), and American Airlines ($119).

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to New Mexico?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to New Mexico?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $412. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - El Paso) can be booked for $152 on average, our data indicates $488 when flying from Houston to New Mexico.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to New Mexico that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to New Mexico?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to New Mexico?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to New Mexico 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 New Mexico?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Mexico (average of $88). Flying from Houston to New Mexico in December is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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 New Mexico

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Houston to New Mexico. 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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