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$83 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to El Paso

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Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $449
Frontier
Sun 3/8Wed 3/11
ORD - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$240
Typical prices: $286-$416
American Airlines
Thu 2/26Sat 2/28
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

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11
Frontier Logo
10:53 am - 6:35 pm
ORD
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ELP
8h 42m
1 stop
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7:30 pm - 9:43 am
ELP
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ORD
13h 13m
1 stop
$163Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
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4:16 pm - 11:39 am
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ELP
20h 23m
1 stop
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12:24 pm - 1:25 pm
ELP
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ORD
24h 01m
1 stop
$175Frontier
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26
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8:10 am - 11:39 am
ORD
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ELP
28h 29m
2 stops
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12:24 pm - 11:14 pm
ELP
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ORD
9h 50m
1 stop
$176Frontier
Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5
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7:35 am - 2:37 pm
ORD
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ELP
32h 02m
2 stops
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12:24 pm - 11:14 pm
ELP
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ORD
9h 50m
1 stop
$177Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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6:00 am - 12:20 pm
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ELP
7h 20m
1 stop
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2:10 pm - 10:45 pm
ELP
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MDW
7h 35m
1 stop
$225Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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6:00 am - 12:27 pm
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
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1:26 pm - 10:31 pm
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MDW
8h 05m
1 stop
$251Delta
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
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12:55 pm - 9:30 pm
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ELP
9h 35m
2 stops
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2:10 pm - 10:45 pm
ELP
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MDW
7h 35m
1 stop
$255Southwest
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
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6:00 am - 12:27 pm
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:37 pm
ELP
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MDW
10h 37m
2 stops
$256Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Feb 26
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6:00 am - 12:27 pm
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
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1:26 pm - 10:31 pm
ELP
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MDW
8h 05m
1 stop
$260Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
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5:50 pm - 10:45 pm
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5h 55m
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2:35 pm - 10:25 pm
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6h 50m
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$262Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to El Paso?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to El Paso departing in March.

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, 17% 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 $438 and $437 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 $404 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 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to El Paso

When to book flights from Chicago to El Paso

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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 $83 for a one-way ticket and $163 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?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer 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 $366 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 $403 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 $188 or less one-way and $264 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.

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Chicago to El Paso

Monday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

10.0 ExcellentPieter, Jan 2026
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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.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

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. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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