How many flights from San Diego to El Paso are non-stop?

Historically, about 40% of flights from San Diego to El Paso have been non-stop. This means that a significant portion of travelers on this route typically opt for flights with at least one stop. For those flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers has been 2 across the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from San Diego to El Paso?

The typical direct flight from San Diego to El Paso has a median duration of 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 1019 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 29 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Diego to El Paso?

Historically, good prices on flights from San Diego to El Paso have been frequent. This route is classified as one where deals appear often. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when planning their trips, based on observations across the trailing 30 days.

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San Diego to El Paso: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to El Paso

A typical journey from San Diego to El Paso takes about 6h 46m including connections. This route is considered short-haul, covering a distance of 1019 kilometers. Given that most itineraries for this route involve connections, the total travel time accounts for layovers.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Diego to El Paso, fares typically range from $216–$634, with a median of $491. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 14% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating some opportunities for savings.

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to El Paso is typically during May, with a median fare of $87. Following closely, June offers a median fare of $103, and July presents a median fare of $105. These months offer the most favorable pricing for this route.

When flying from San Diego to El Paso, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 40% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

How much is a round trip from San Diego to El Paso

Regular price: $220 - $338

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to El Paso is $220 to $338. The current lowest deal is $206 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Nov 4.

now $206

Low $220

High $338

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

Cheapest

Flights from $87

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $595

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Direct flights from San Diego to El Paso

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Diego to El Paso

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

American Airlines

$514

$392

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$391

$273

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$273

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$383

$342

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$372

$295

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAN - El Paso

San Diego (SAN) - El Paso (ELP)

Frontier Airlines

$340

$253

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$514 → $392

24%

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$393 → $273

31%

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

$391 → $273

30%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$327 → $210

36%

Popular Airports to fly from San Diego to El Paso

San Diego - El Paso route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Diego to El Paso are near the typical level of $491.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $87.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 6h 46m

Flights from San Diego to El Paso typically take 6h 46m, covering 1019 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 60% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $206 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from San Diego to El Paso are frequent, appearing often.

San Diego main airports to depart from

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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

Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

Albuquerque International Sunport is a major hub offering more flight options than El Paso.

📍 ~370 km from El Paso (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Business & First Class Flight Deals to El Paso

38% AI deal score

$2,054

From SAN

Elite

Aug 14

El Paso, United States

38% AI deal score

$2,076

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to El Paso

Historically, booking flights from San Diego to El Paso between 14 and 27 days in advance has typically yielded the best prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $181. Prices for flights booked 28-59 days out were slightly higher, averaging $186. Even flights booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $183, indicating that the 14-27 day window often offers a slight advantage.

Historically, a good price for a flight from San Diego to El Paso is considered to be around $216 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $491, with 75% of prices falling below $634.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to El Paso, with a median price of $87. June also offered competitive prices, with a median of $103. While July had a median price of $105, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, despite being relatively close to June's median. The annual median price for this route was $491.

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San Diego to El Paso: Overview

Insights for flights from San Diego to El Paso

How much is a round trip from San Diego to El Paso

Regular price: $220 - $338

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Diego to El Paso is $220 to $338. The current lowest deal is $206 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Nov 4.

now $206

Low $220

High $338

The cheapest time to fly from San Diego to El Paso

May

Cheapest

Flights from $87

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $595

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec