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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to El Paso

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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Overall average: $312
Frontier
Mon 4/6Mon 4/13
ORD - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$280
Typical prices: $249-$494
American Airlines
Tue 4/14Sun 4/19
ORD - ELP • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to El Paso (CHI-ELP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to El Paso that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to El Paso

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Frontier Logo
2:29 pm - 6:34 pm
ORD
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ELP
29h 05m
1 stop
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5:00 pm - 6:20 am
ELP
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ORD
12h 20m
1 stop
$273Frontier
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 22
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9:42 pm - 7:02 pm
ORD
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ELP
22h 20m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 8:37 pm
ELP
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ORD
25h 29m
1 stop
$277Frontier
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 10
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2:29 pm - 6:34 pm
ORD
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ELP
29h 05m
1 stop
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7:29 pm - 12:38 am
ELP
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ORD
28h 09m
1 stop
$279Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:35 pm - 11:56 pm
ORD
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ELP
3h 21mnonstop
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6:40 am - 10:48 am
ELP
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ORD
3h 08mnonstop
$280American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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9:01 am - 11:47 am
ORD
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ELP
3h 46mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 9:23 pm
ELP
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ORD
5h 58m
1 stop
$281United Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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5:53 pm - 6:34 pm
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ELP
25h 41m
1 stop
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12:37 pm - 10:39 pm
ELP
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ORD
33h 02m
2 stops
$283Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 11:56 pm
ORD
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ELP
3h 21mnonstop
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6:40 am - 10:48 am
ELP
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ORD
3h 08mnonstop
$288American Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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9:10 am - 3:15 pm
MDW
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ELP
7h 05m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 2:20 pm
ELP
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MDW
7h 50m
1 stop
$291Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 2
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9:10 am - 3:15 pm
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ELP
7h 05m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 5:15 pm
ELP
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MDW
10h 20m
2 stops
$296Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:00 am - 12:17 pm
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ELP
7h 17m
1 stop
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1:22 pm - 10:28 pm
ELP
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MDW
8h 06m
1 stop
$311Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to El Paso flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to El Paso to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to El Paso flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to El Paso costs $249 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and El Paso (ELP). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 10% cheaper than other Chicago-El Paso routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to El Paso?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to El Paso clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to El Paso, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from El Paso, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to El Paso?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to El Paso, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to El Paso is August, where tickets cost $284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $470 and $419 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to El Paso?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $346 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to El Paso?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to El Paso, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to El Paso, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to El Paso

When to book flights from Chicago to El Paso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to El Paso based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to El Paso

  • Can I find a USO at either of the Chicago airports?

    Yes, at both airports. Chicago O'Hare has two USO lounges and Midway has one. At ORD, the lounges are located landside and Terminal 2 and airside in Terminal 3 The Midway USO is located airside on Concourse C. All three of these USO lounges offer their facilities and services for free to active duty US military personnel and their families. Amenities include seating areas that are comfy and relaxing, devices for entertainment and connectivity, refreshments, flight information, and lots more.

  • Do the Chicago airports offer private facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes, both airports offer private facilities where nursing moms can breastfeed in private if that's what they prefer and where they can pump if they need to. Chicago O'Hare has freestanding lactation suite and a Mother's Room in each terminal. Midway has a freestanding lactation suite on Concourse A and a Mother's Room on Concourse C.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at the El Paso Airport?

    Once you have landed at ELP, follow the signs to baggage claim. In this baggage claim area, there are many car rental agencies. Some of the companies represented at ELP include Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Payless, Dollar, and Thrifty. It is best to make your reservation in advance of your trip from Chicago to El Paso.

  • How can I get to my destination in El Paso from ELP?

    At the Arrivals curb of ELP, you will find taxis readily available anytime day or night. All taxis are metered and you do not need a reservation in order to flag one down. ELP also has a number of airport Shared Ride Shuttles that can take you to your El Paso destination. These shuttles are available 24 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to El Paso?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to El Paso was $88 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and El Paso?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to El Paso.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to El Paso?

    On your way to El Paso, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at El Paso.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to El Paso?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to El Paso flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to El Paso?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to El Paso flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and El Paso, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to El Paso?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to El Paso on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to El Paso, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to El Paso are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $371 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $431 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to El Paso.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to El Paso?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Paso from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to El Paso?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to El Paso with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to El Paso?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to El Paso from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to El Paso

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $253 or less one-way and $311 or less round-trip.
  • The city of Chicago has two important airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). ORD is a hub for United, American, Spirit, and others. MDW is a hub for Southwest and a focus city for Frontier. The El Paso International Airport (ELP) is a hub for Continental Airlines, New Mexico Airlines, and others.
  • From Chicago O'Hare, you can catch a direct flight to El Paso on airlines such as American and United. Southwest, American, and United are among the airlines that operate one-stop flights between ORD and ELP. Common stops include Dallas, Phoenix, and Denver. Airline such as American, Delta, and United have two-stop flights between ORD and ELP.
  • From Midway, it is unlikely that you will find a direct flight to El Paso. However, airlines such as Southwest, Delta, and Frontier offer one-stop flights between MDW and ELP. Some layover destinations include Atlanta, Houston, and Denver. You can catch a two-stop flight from MDW to ELP on airline such as Frontier and Delta.
  • If you don't want your muscles to get stiff and sore on your flight to Texas, you can limber up at the Yoga Room located at both Chicago O'Hare and Midway. Enjoy low-key, calming stretches demonstrated on the wall-mounted TVs. These rooms are available every day from 6 am to 10 pm and do not have changing facilities.
  • As soon as you land at the El Paso Airport, take a look around you to start enjoying some of the city’s culture right away. The Art Windows of El Paso is a rotating art exhibit that displays the talent of local artists. You can see the majority of these pieces and installations landside in the Meet & Greet Area and in baggage claim.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to El Paso?

 
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Saturday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to El Paso

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4320 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

Short flight, but no drink/snack service. The flights both going and coming were delayed.

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

As previously stated the delay I experienced flying from Wichita to Chicago caused a host of issues. When I finally was able to be booked on the last remaining American flight from Chicago to Cincinnati, the gate changed four times with the last change occurring very near the scheduled boarding time. While I didn't have a problem moving from gate to gate, I did notice and make note of others that had mobility issues and had to move each time for the gate change.

Maintenance took a very long time and then we were in a holding pattern. While a one-off maintenance issue is standard, there were delays on both of my flights for this trip based on maintenance issues with the planes, which delayed both flights over 45 minutes. Thankfully, I didn't have any connections but it wasn't an experience that would make me pick AA if I have other options.

No Snacks or Entertainment. The flight was short, snacks should still be given.

See prior comment about how Kayak mishandled my reservation and delayed my arrival by 6 hours.

Boarding delayed 20 minutes for no reason, no wifi, in flight entertainment, or snacks / waters?

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

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