Can I fly direct from El Paso to Houston?

Yes, direct flights are available from El Paso to Houston. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 51.4% of all flights on this route. For flights requiring a stopover, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from El Paso to Houston?

The typical direct flight from El Paso to Houston has a median duration of 2 hours and 1 minute. This route covers a distance of 1074 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, have a significantly longer duration, with a median flight time of 10 hours and 4 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for El Paso to Houston flights?

Historically, prices for flights from El Paso to Houston have shown frequent fluctuations. This indicates that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers. Monitoring price changes over time may help in identifying favorable booking opportunities for this route.

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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-23
ELP - Houston
71% AI deal score
$217
$169
Round trip
2026-11-04 – 2026-11-09
ELP - Houston
73% AI deal score
$264
$181
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2026-10-02 – 2026-10-05
ELP - Houston
73% AI deal score
$274
$185
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2026-10-16 – 2026-10-19
ELP - Houston
72% AI deal score
$262
$189
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2026-11-07 – 2026-11-16
ELP - Houston
70% AI deal score
$242
$189
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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-16
ELP - Houston
72% AI deal score
$272
$193
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-18
ELP - Houston
70% AI deal score
$263
$205
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2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19
ELP - Houston
49% AI deal score
$248
$208
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2026-10-03 – 2026-10-11
ELP - Houston
47% AI deal score
$237
$212
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
ELP - Houston
48% AI deal score
$248
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El Paso to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Houston

For those planning cheap flights from El Paso to Houston, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $165. Other cost-effective options include April at $243 and November at $316. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall typical fare range for this route, making them ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

Fares for flights from El Paso to Houston typically range from $333 to $662, with a median price of $412. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a bargain may require some flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When considering direct flights from El Paso to Houston, a meaningful share of recent itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. Specifically, 51.4% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from El Paso to Houston takes about 2h 1m, including both direct and connecting flights. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 1m. However, for itineraries involving connections, the median journey time extends considerably to 20h 15m, so choosing a direct option can save a significant amount of travel time.

The distance between El Paso and Houston is 1074 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul flight. This relatively short distance contributes to the availability of direct flight options and the overall journey times.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Houston

Regular price: $187 - $383

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

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Houston is between $187 and $383. The current lowest deal is $169 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $169

Low $187

High $383

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Houston is January, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $521. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $165

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $521

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Direct flights from El Paso to Houston

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Houston

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$660

$380

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$536

$349

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$349

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$642

$370

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$630

$370

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$575

$334

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$655 → $371

43%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$642 → $368

43%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$642 → $368

43%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$642 → $368

43%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Houston

El Paso - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for El Paso to Houston are above the typical level at $412.

📅 Best time to fly

January, April, and November offer lower median prices

Historically, January ($165), April ($243), and November ($316) offer lower median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 1m

Direct flights from El Paso to Houston typically take 2h 1m, while connecting flights average 20h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

51.4% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 51.4% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $169

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $169 from October 9 to October 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from El Paso to Houston are historically frequent.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International Airport is a convenient option for flights from El Paso to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$217

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from El Paso to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive networks and is a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~240 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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Best Elite deals to Houston

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From ELP

Elite

Oct 30

Houston, United States

67% AI deal score

$2,268

$1,840

Save $428

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Houston, United States

49% AI deal score

$733

$593

Save $140

From ELP

Elite

Oct 05

Houston, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,261

$2,227

Save $34

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 05

Houston, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,327

$2,282

Save $45

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 13

Houston, United States

45% AI deal score

$642

$609

Save $33

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from El Paso to Houston are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $375. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices around $494. Across the trailing 90 days, prices generally increase as the departure date approaches, reaching $661 for bookings made 28-59 days out.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from El Paso to Houston is considered to be $333 or less. The median price for this route has been $412. Fares at the higher end of the spectrum typically reach $662.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Houston, with a median price of $165. Other historically inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $243. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $412.

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El Paso to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Houston

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Houston

Regular price: $187 - $383

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

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Houston is between $187 and $383. The current lowest deal is $169 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 23.

now $169

Low $187

High $383

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Houston

January

Cheapest

Flights from $165

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $521

Jan

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec