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October 20 - October 21
SAN - El Paso
$312
$209
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October 27 - November 18
SAN - El Paso
$278
$209
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October 20 - November 18
SAN - El Paso
$274
$209
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September 28 - October 21
SAN - El Paso
$256
$211
Round trip
October 12 - October 21
SAN - El Paso
$299
$211
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September 21 - October 21
SAN - El Paso
$245
$211
Round trip
September 21 - September 23
SAN - El Paso
$286
$211
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August 25 - August 29
SAN - El Paso
$315
$239
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August 20 - August 25
SAN - El Paso
$313
$245
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August 17 - August 21
SAN - El Paso
$315
$245
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Insights for flights from San Diego to El Paso
How much is a round trip from San Diego to El Paso
Regular price: $256 - $339
Prices for flights from San Diego to El Paso are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from San Diego to El Paso is between $256 and $339. The current lowest deal is $209 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.
now $209
Low $256
High $339
The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to El Paso
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to El Paso is May, with a median price of $87. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $595. Prices are generally lower from May to December.
May
Flights from $87
April
Flights from $595
Direct flights from San Diego to El Paso
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Last-minute flights going from San Diego to El Paso
Wed, Jun 17
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
United Airlines
$447
$597
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
Frontier Airlines
$386
$359
One-way
Fri, Jun 26
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
Southwest Airlines
$229
$384
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
Frontier Airlines
$282
$277
One-way
Tue, Jun 30
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
Frontier Airlines
$282
$283
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
SAN - El Paso
San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)
Frontier Airlines
$310
$273
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Diego to El Paso
Oct 20 - Oct 21
$312 → $209
33%
Oct 12 - Oct 21
$299 → $211
29%
Aug 25 - Aug 29
$315 → $239
24%
Sep 21 - Sep 23
$286 → $211
26%
Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to El Paso
San Diego - El Paso route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares below the typical level
Recent fares from San Diego to El Paso are below the typical level, with a median of $158.
📅 Best time to fly
May is historically the cheapest month
Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to El Paso, with a median price of $87.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights typically take 6h 46m
Connecting flights from San Diego to El Paso typically take 6h 46m, with 1 stopover.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with frequent deals available from various providers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers connecting flights
Frontier Airlines has 73 connecting deals, making it a frequent option for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are available 59% of the time
Historically, good prices for this route are available 59% of the time over a 90-day window.
San Diego main airports to depart from
San Diego International (SAN)
San Diego International (SAN) is a convenient option for flights from San Diego to El Paso.
📍 ~5 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$209
McClellan–Palomar (CLD)
McClellan–Palomar (CLD) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to El Paso.
📍 ~45 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$380
El Paso main airports to arrive at
El Paso International (ELP)
El Paso International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Diego.
📍 ~10 km from El Paso city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$209
Airports nearby El Paso used as alternative
Ciudad Juárez International (CJS)
CJS is the closest geographical alternative and a primary hub for domestic Mexican flights, but requires international border crossing.
📍 ~15 km from El Paso (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$491
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
ABQ is a major domestic hub with extensive carrier options, located within a reasonable driving distance.
📍 ~370 km from El Paso (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$260
Tucson International (TUS)
TUS is a large international airport providing alternative route options with significant capacity and carrier variety.
📍 ~440 km from El Paso (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$251
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)
MAF is a regional hub serving West Texas, offering an alternative for domestic connections.
📍 ~440 km from El Paso (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$316
Las Cruces International Airport (LRU)
LRU offers extreme proximity to the El Paso metropolitan area, convenient for very short-haul regional access.
📍 ~70 km from El Paso (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$886
Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Paso
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From CLD
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Jun 20
El Paso, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,635
$944
Save $691
From CLD
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Sep 25
El Paso, United States
77% AI deal score
$1,263
$769
Save $494
From CLD
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Jun 19
El Paso, United States
68% AI deal score
$1,544
$1,206
Save $338
From SAN
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Jun 27
El Paso, United States
68% AI deal score
$1,172
$981
Save $191
From SAN
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Sep 25
El Paso, United States
67% AI deal score
$1,222
$970
Save $252
From SAN
Elite
Jun 19
El Paso, United States
66% AI deal score
$1,564
$1,337
Save $227
From SAN
Elite
Jun 19
El Paso, United States
66% AI deal score
$1,190
$1,082
Save $108
From SAN
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Jun 20
El Paso, United States
49% AI deal score
$1,440
$1,337
Save $103
From SAN
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Jun 23
El Paso, United States
49% AI deal score
$1,432
$1,337
Save $95
From SAN
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Jun 20
El Paso, United States
49% AI deal score
$1,194
$1,142
Save $52
From SAN
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Aug 13
El Paso, United States
38% AI deal score
$2,054
From SAN
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Aug 14
El Paso, United States
38% AI deal score
$2,076
From SAN
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Nov 26
El Paso, United States
38% AI deal score
$1,712
From SAN
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Nov 18
El Paso, United States
37% AI deal score
$2,014
From SAN
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Jun 22
El Paso, United States
37% AI deal score
$2,127
From SAN
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Jun 22
El Paso, United States
37% AI deal score
$2,245
From SAN
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Jul 10
El Paso, United States
37% AI deal score
$1,755
From SAN
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Jun 19
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$2,142
From SAN
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Jun 19
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$2,260
From SAN
Elite
Jun 19
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$2,322
From SAN
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Jun 19
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,002
From SAN
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Jun 25
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,282
From SAN
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Jun 28
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,282
From SAN
Elite
Nov 01
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$2,991
From SAN
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Aug 12
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,098
From SAN
Elite
Aug 12
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,109
From SAN
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Jun 17
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,279
From SAN
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Jun 17
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,279
From SAN
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Jun 17
El Paso, United States
36% AI deal score
$3,279
From CLD
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Nov 26
El Paso, United States
35% AI deal score
$2,344