What percentage of El Paso to Austin flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 60% of flights from El Paso to Austin were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes on this path offer non-stop service.

How often do cheap flights from El Paso to Austin come up?

Historically, cheap flights from El Paso to Austin come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding lower prices. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable deals with some consistency.

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To Austin

Cheap Flights from El Paso to Austin

Q: How long is the flight from El Paso to Austin?

The typical direct flight from El Paso to Austin has a duration of 1 hour and 35 minutes, covering a distance of 851 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 26 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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El Paso to Austin: Overview

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 means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between the two cities. For travelers seeking cheap flights from El Paso to Austin, understanding the typical price range and flight characteristics is key to finding the best options.

Right now, fares from El Paso to Austin typically range from $353 to $527, with a median price of $375. Currently, prices are above the typical level for this route. Only 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low fares might require some flexibility or advance planning.

When is the cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Austin? The data shows that March is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $211. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $337, and May, where the median fare is $357. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries on this route are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. The share of direct flights from El Paso to Austin is 0.6%, meaning the vast majority of travelers will have at least one stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2.

How long is the flight from El Paso to Austin? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 1h 35m. While the non-stop flight time is also 1h 35m, the median connecting journey can extend significantly, with connecting flights having a median duration of 17h 30m. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Austin

Regular price: $270 - $403

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Austin is $270 to $403. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 25.

now $203

Low $270

High $403

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin is January, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $703. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $199

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $703

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Direct flights from El Paso to Austin

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Austin

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

United Airlines

$495

$732

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

United Airlines

$385

$699

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$339

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$247

$339

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Austin

El Paso (ELP) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$249

$339

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$602 → $347

42%

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

$608 → $356

41%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$538 → $320

41%

1 night

Aug 15 - Aug 16

$538 → $320

40%

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 at $203.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $199

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin, with a median price of $199.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 35m

Direct flights from El Paso to Austin typically take 1h 35m, while connecting flights average 17h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are more common on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from El Paso to Austin appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from El Paso to Austin.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$170

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Austin.

📍 ~11 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Austin, despite potential I-35 traffic.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$182

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

$1,684

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Aug 11

Austin, United States

66% AI deal score

$2,801

$2,118

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Aug 09

Austin, United States

66% AI deal score

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Aug 08

Austin, United States

65% AI deal score

$2,858

$2,339

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Sep 11

Austin, United States

49% AI deal score

$2,511

$2,221

Save $290

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the sweet spot for booking flights from El Paso to Austin to secure the lowest prices is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $331. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $703. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $367.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from El Paso to Austin is considered to be $353 or less. The median price for this route was $375. Prices tend to increase beyond this point, with 75% of observed prices being $527 or less in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Austin, with a median price of $211. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median price of $337, and May, with a median price of $357. The annual median price for this route is $375, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

El Paso to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Austin

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Austin

Regular price: $270 - $403

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Austin is $270 to $403. The current lowest deal is $203 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 25.

now $203

Low $270

High $403

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Austin

January

Cheapest

Flights from $199

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $703

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Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov