Cheap flights from Houston to El Paso from $70

The cheapest month to fly to El Paso from Houston is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $281, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to El Paso in October, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Houston to El Paso during September average around $309.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to El Paso is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $316. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Houston to El Paso on a Wednesday will generally be more expensive and average around $514. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to El Paso is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from Houston to El Paso in the afternoon for as low as $367. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to El Paso are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $377. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl to El Paso for the best Houston - El Paso flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to El Paso from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to El Paso for around $362 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to El Paso from Houston for as low as $237 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Houston to El Paso flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to El Paso

United Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to El Paso from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to El Paso. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to El Paso on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from Houston to El Paso. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 43% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

158 flights are operational weekly from Houston to El Paso as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of flights per week taking off on this day.