Cheap Flights from El Paso International (ELP) to Houston (HOUA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £104. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like El Paso International to Houston flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative El Paso International to Houston routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from El Paso International to Houston? You could fly into the following airports instead.

El Paso to Houston: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£44
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 59 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week218

Finding cheap flights from El Paso International to Houston: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Houston: Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercntl., Houston Ellington Field, and Galveston.
The best price we found for a return flight from El Paso International to Houston is £104. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 59 minutes is the average flight time from El Paso International to Houston.
Southwest Airlines, United and Air Canada fly direct from El Paso International to Houston.
As of April 2026, there are 218 flights per week flying from El Paso International to Houston.
The cheapest month to fly from El Paso International to Houston is usually May.
If you're flying from El Paso International Airport, the cheapest airport near Houston is Houston George Bush Intercntl. – which is 15.5 miles away from the centre of Houston. We've found flights into this airport from £104.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from El Paso International Airport to Houston on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Houston but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Houston is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 20°C. August is typically the warmest month in Houston, when it usually averages around 34°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Houston.

Flying from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Houston: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 10 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston.

  • El Paso International Airport is located in El Paso. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Houston is one hour ahead of El Paso.

  • The busiest route is from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). There are 40 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from ELP to IAH is the 05:30 United Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 17:40 with United Airlines.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your ELP to Houston flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at ELP and fly straight to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). That's where you can expect to land when searching for El Paso International Airport to Houston tickets.

  • Check out the deals with United Airlines. This airline has direct flights from El Paso International Airport to Houston.

  • Located around 7 miles from central El Paso, ELP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • In search of a hotel close to ELP? If you've booked an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • 83.52% of flights departing from El Paso International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from ELP.

  • You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..

How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Houston

  • £44 is currently the best price for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Houston flight. Return plane tickets start at £104. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from ELP to Houston.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on El Paso International Airport to Houston tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ELP to Houston.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is about 12 miles from central Houston. Once you've disembarked your flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to HOU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your ELP to Houston flight:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HOU can land you a better rate.

  • The address for William P. Hobby Airport is 7800 Airport Boulevard.

Best time to go to Houston

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from El Paso International Airport to Houston. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Houston in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your El Paso International Airport to Houston plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from ELP to Houston around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Houston

Explore more of United States

  • You've visited Houston, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 190 miles west to San Antonio to check off its top attractions. From The San Antonio River Walk to San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 230 miles north of Houston, Dallas is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.

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