Can I fly direct from El Paso to Houston?

Yes, direct flights are available from El Paso to Houston, historically accounting for 51.4% of all flights on this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant part of the route's offerings.

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. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 10 hours and 4 minutes. The air distance between El Paso and Houston is approximately 1074 kilometers.

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

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, flights from El Paso to Houston are classified as a frequent deal route. This indicates that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making price alerts a useful tool for travelers. Setting an alert can help you track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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Today’s best flight deals from El Paso to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from El Paso to Houston

2026-08-18 – 2026-08-25
ELP - Houston
45% AI deal score
$191
$194
Round trip
2026-08-10 – 2026-08-11
ELP - Houston
49% AI deal score
$218
$194
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-20
ELP - Houston
45% AI deal score
$189
$194
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2026-08-20 – 2026-08-27
ELP - Houston
45% AI deal score
$190
$194
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-09
ELP - Houston
46% AI deal score
$171
$194
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-17
ELP - Houston
46% AI deal score
$208
$204
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-10
ELP - Houston
48% AI deal score
$210
$204
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2026-09-05 – 2026-09-12
ELP - Houston
75% AI deal score
$347
$205
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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-21
ELP - Houston
44% AI deal score
$184
$205
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2026-10-26 – 2026-10-31
ELP - Houston
44% AI deal score
$186
$205
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El Paso to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Houston

For cheap flights from El Paso to Houston, the cheapest month to fly is typically January, with a median fare of $165. Other cost-effective options include April, where the median fare is $243, and November, with a median of $316. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from El Paso to Houston typically range from $333–$662, with a median price of $412. 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 deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

A meaningful share of itineraries between El Paso and Houston are non-stop, with 51.4% of recent fares being direct flights from El Paso to Houston. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering how long the flight from El Paso to Houston takes, a typical journey, including connections, is approximately 2h 1m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a comprehensive view of travel time on this route.

The distance between El Paso and Houston is 1074 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Houston

Regular price: $149 - $325

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Houston is $149 to $325. The current lowest deal is $194 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $194

Low $149

High $325

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

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Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Houston

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$500

$379

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$398

$345

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$359

$262

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (HOU)

Southwest Airlines

$217

$194

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$221

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Houston

El Paso (ELP) - Houston (HOU)

Southwest Airlines

$189

$194

One-way

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

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$359 → $206

43%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$368 → $225

39%

7 nights

Sep 5 - Sep 12

$347 → $205

41%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$371 → $242

35%

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 from El Paso to Houston are above the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $165.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 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

51.4% of recent flights from El Paso to Houston are direct, with 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from El Paso to Houston, with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from El Paso to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$168

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival point for flights from El Paso to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$168

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive routes.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

78% AI deal score

$826

$507

Save $319

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, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $661.

Across 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 during that period was $412. Fares exceeding $662 are typically in the higher price range for this route.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Houston, with a median price of $165. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $243. The annual median price for this route is $412, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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El Paso to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Houston

The distance between El Paso and Houston is 1074 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick travel experience between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Houston

Regular price: $149 - $325

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Houston is $149 to $325. The current lowest deal is $194 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 18-Aug 25.

now $194

Low $149

High $325

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

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Dec