Find Cheap Flights from Houston to El Paso (HOU - ELP)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to El Paso and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to El Paso is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$279	United Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso is currently $279
Last-minute weekend getaway	$321	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to El Paso is currently $321
Cheapest business class flights	$428	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso is currently $428

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to El Paso takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to El Paso is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–340
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $225–320

Popular airlines from Houston to El Paso

Southwest

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $260–485

21 weekly nonstop flights

HOU - ELP Every day

2414 weekly connecting flights

HOU - ELP Every day
United

Nonstop

from $279

Typical price: $260–510

33 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - ELP Every day

133 weekly connecting flights

IAH - ELP Every day
American

from $371

Typical price: $290–560

617 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - ELP Every day
Delta

77 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - ELP Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $175–365

25 weekly connecting flights

IAH - ELP Every day
Alaska

from $938

Typical price: $700–1,500

14 weekly connecting flights

IAH - ELP Every day

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near El Paso

El Paso International Airport (ELP)

El Paso United States 15 min 7 mi
Ciudad Juárez International Airport (CJS)

Ciudad Juárez Mexico 37 min 9 mi
Cavern City Airport (CNM)

Carlsbad United States 2 hr 31 min 135 mi
Grant County Airport (SVC)

Silver City United States 2 hr 6 min 114 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to El Paso

The cheapest flights from Houston to El Paso are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $340.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to El Paso is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to El Paso is $279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to El Paso is $371, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to El Paso is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to El Paso is $938, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to El Paso.

El Paso is a year-round destination with hot summers (Jun–Aug), mild winters (Dec–Feb) and warm temperatures the rest of the year. The International Siglo de Oro Drama Festival (Mar–Apr) brings free classical Spanish theater to Chamizal National Memorial. StreetFest (Jun) includes outdoor concerts, food vendors, fireworks and a car show. The Sun City Music Festival (Sep) features dancing and big-name DJs. Chalk the Block (Oct) includes performances by local and international artists as well as a chalk art competition.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to El Paso.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to El Paso really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to El Paso.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 33 nonstop flights and 133 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,414 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to El Paso are:

American offers 617 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .
Delta offers 77 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .
Frontier offers 25 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .
Alaska offers 14 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and El Paso.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to El Paso recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to El Paso is $289, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Houston to El Paso is $279, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to El Paso is $371, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to El Paso is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Houston to El Paso is $938, flying from Jul 24 to Jul 27.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to El Paso.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to El Paso per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to El Paso per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and El Paso at price $321 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest and United fly direct from Houston to El Paso.

There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Houston to El Paso per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 33 United direct flights from Houston to El Paso per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Houston to El Paso on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and El Paso start at $279 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to El Paso, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and El Paso start at $428 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and El Paso start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Houston to El Paso, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and El Paso starts at $321 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and El Paso at price $321 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to El Paso, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.