CMH - ELP

$229 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to El Paso

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to El Paso departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to El Paso, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Columbus to El Paso, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$229
Overall average: $426
Frontier
Thu 5/14Sat 5/16
CMH - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $272-$495
American Airlines
Wed 3/11
CMH - ELP • 1 stop
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $229 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Columbus and El Paso. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Austin (AUS)
Cheapest • Avg $366 (round-trip)
Austin (AUS)
Shortest trip • 5h 15m (one-way)
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 24% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to El Paso (CMH-ELP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to El Paso

Thu, May 14 - Sat, May 16
Frontier Logo
8:18 pm - 12:18 pm
CMH
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ELP
18h 00m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:03 pm - 7:23 pm
ELP
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CMH
28h 20m
1 stop
$229Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 11:56 pm
CMH
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ELP
14h 35m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 10:05 pm
ELP
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CMH
5h 15m
1 stop
$334American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
2:52 pm - 11:56 pm
CMH
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ELP
11h 04m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 5:45 pm
ELP
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CMH
9h 05m
1 stop
$345American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 11:21 pm
CMH
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ELP
5h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 5:45 pm
ELP
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CMH
9h 05m
1 stop
$347American Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Southwest Logo
5:30 pm - 10:10 pm
CMH
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ELP
6h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 1:50 pm
ELP
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CMH
5h 10m
1 stop
$351Southwest
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 11:30 am
CMH
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ELP
7h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:47 pm
ELP
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CMH
9h 17m
2 stops
$356United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 9:45 am
CMH
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ELP
6h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 12:21 am
ELP
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CMH
8h 06m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
5:34 am - 9:45 am
CMH
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ELP
6h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:37 am - 7:01 pm
ELP
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CMH
6h 24m
1 stop
$367American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
3:34 pm - 9:10 pm
CMH
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ELP
7h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:50 pm
ELP
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CMH
7h 50m
2 stops
$369United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 10:25 pm
CMH
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ELP
11h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
ELP
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CMH
9h 05m
2 stops
$374Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to El Paso flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to El Paso?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport 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 Columbus Airport to El Paso is September, where tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $717 and $525 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 67% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to El Paso

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus 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 Columbus to El Paso flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to El Paso was $164 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Columbus to El Paso. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Columbus to El Paso, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to El Paso are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $456 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $351 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to El Paso.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Paso from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus and ELP can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Columbus 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 Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus to El Paso. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to El Paso? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4295 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
STL - DAL
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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

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

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

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.

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.

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

Terrible. Four hour delay because Delta could not find crew to man the aircraft. Terrible communication. Terrible insight into the delays. One of the worst flight experiences I’ve had.

The landing was the worst I’ve experienced with a flight.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

First flight out and was 85 minutes delayed. Notification came out way too late

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Good experience and the flight landed early. There was no food I had or entertainment.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

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

Generally good. Flight left on time and the seats are comfortable. Plenty of space in front if you in you choose a comfort plus seat, completely worth spending the extra money given the amount of hours the flight lasts. The food tastes good but I would say it’s a the amount is too little. The crew was friendly and efficient. There was a some turbulence at different points into the flight. American Airlines has good deals to NZ if you book with plenty of time before you plan on going.

I am very appreciative of the help provided to me by Dennis and Whitney. I had lost my phone at EWR airport and they were very kind in assisting me. This included advice on how to file a report and also helping me connect with family. The pilot was also great about keeping passengers updated on the flight progress with regular communications over the system.

The screens were inoperable for movies and such, but everything else was just fine

Crew was helpful and cheerful especially when they had no refreshments to work with. The plane was never serviced and had nothing but limited water and coffee onboard. For the price point, a concern of services.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

I booked an aisle seat and was given a middle. At 6'4" 230lbs, it is not ideal to fly in the middle row for myself and passengers.

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.

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

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