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August 4 - August 11

Cheapest

Best

ELP - Austin

$287

$211

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July 27 - August 4

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

ELP - Austin

$296

$211

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July 27 - August 11

Cheapest

Earliest

ELP - Austin

$277

$211

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August 11 - August 18

ELP - Austin

$288

$216

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August 4 - August 18

ELP - Austin

$252

$216

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July 27 - August 18

Earliest

ELP - Austin

$281

$216

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August 11 - September 1

ELP - Austin

$252

$217

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August 4 - September 1

ELP - Austin

$240

$217

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July 28 - August 11

ELP - Austin

$279

$217

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September 22 - September 24

ELP - Austin

$160

$222

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Insights for flights from El Paso to Austin

The journey from El Paso to Austin covers a distance of 851 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This distance means you'll find flights that are relatively quick, though the overall travel time can vary significantly based on connections.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from El Paso to Austin, fares typically range from $357–$386, with a median of $368. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for finding the lowest prices. Currently, only 9% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that most available flights are not at their most competitive rates.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Austin, the data indicates that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $211. Following March, November also offers lower prices, with a median of $337. May presents another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $357.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.2% of recent fares being direct flights from El Paso to Austin. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from El Paso to Austin takes approximately 8h 41m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Austin

Regular price: $242 - $390

Prices for flights from El Paso to Austin are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Austin is between $242 and $390. The current lowest deal is $211 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 4 to Aug 11.

now $211

Low $242

High $390

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin is March, with a median price of $211. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $648. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $211

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $648

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Direct flights from El Paso to Austin

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Austin

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$371

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$341

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$341

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$333

$263

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$353

$271

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$269

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Austin

8 nights

Jul 27 - Aug 4

$296 → $211

29%

4 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 5

$353 → $271

23%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$309 → $228

26%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$287 → $211

26%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Austin

El Paso - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from El Paso to Austin are above the typical level of $368.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin, with a median price of $211.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 8h 41m.

The median flight time from El Paso to Austin is 8 hours and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for El Paso to Austin, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from El Paso to Austin.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from El Paso to Austin appear frequently, about 0.93 deals per day.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International Airport is a good option for flights from El Paso to Austin.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to Austin.

📍 ~10 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International is a practical alternative due to its proximity and robust flight schedule.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$210

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

George Bush Intercontinental is a major global hub offering extensive international connectivity and competitive pricing.

📍 ~230 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$213

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby is a primary hub for Southwest Airlines, offering numerous domestic alternatives and low-cost options.

📍 ~240 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$213

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a major global hub with unparalleled connectivity for many destinations.

📍 ~300 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is a major domestic hub, offering a convenient and more manageable alternative to DFW.

📍 ~300 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Austin, United States

35% AI deal score

$4,333

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the best time to book flights from El Paso to Austin for the cheapest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $331. In contrast, booking 60+ days out usually results in an average price of $367. For those booking very close to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price can increase significantly to $703.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from El Paso to Austin is considered to be $357 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed. The median price for this route over the same period was $368, with 75% of prices being $386 or less.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin, with a median price of $211. November also offers more affordable options, with a median price of $337. The annual median price for this route is $368.

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