DTW - ELP

$88 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to El Paso

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$173
Overall average: $432
Frontier
Mon 5/4Sat 5/9
DTW - ELP • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$88
Typical prices: $120-$159
Frontier
Thu 4/16
DTW - ELP • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and El Paso. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $425 (round-trip)
Chicago (MDW)
Shortest trip • 5h 49m (one-way)
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 30% price drop
February
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to El Paso (DTW-ELP)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to El Paso

Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
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10:27 pm - 12:18 pm
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ELP
15h 51m
1 stop
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1:03 pm - 10:58 am
ELP
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DTW
19h 55m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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11:54 am - 6:35 pm
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ELP
8h 41m
1 stop
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7:29 pm - 8:44 pm
ELP
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DTW
47h 15m
2 stops
$181Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 9
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10:27 pm - 12:18 pm
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ELP
15h 51m
1 stop
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1:03 pm - 9:10 am
ELP
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DTW
18h 07m
2 stops
$189Frontier
Fri, Apr 17 - Fri, Apr 24
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11:54 am - 11:52 am
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ELP
25h 58m
1 stop
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12:37 pm - 9:42 pm
ELP
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DTW
7h 05m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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11:54 am - 6:35 pm
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ELP
8h 41m
1 stop
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7:29 pm - 3:27 pm
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DTW
17h 58m
1 stop
$206Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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11:54 am - 6:35 pm
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ELP
8h 41m
1 stop
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7:29 pm - 3:27 pm
ELP
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DTW
17h 58m
1 stop
$209Frontier
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
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11:54 am - 6:35 pm
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ELP
8h 41m
1 stop
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7:29 pm - 3:27 pm
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DTW
17h 58m
1 stop
$211Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12
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10:27 pm - 12:18 pm
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ELP
15h 51m
1 stop
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1:03 pm - 11:31 am
ELP
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DTW
20h 28m
2 stops
$215Frontier
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
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10:27 pm - 12:18 pm
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ELP
15h 51m
1 stop
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1:03 pm - 9:41 pm
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DTW
6h 38m
1 stop
$216Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Fri, Apr 17
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4:22 pm - 6:34 pm
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ELP
28h 12m
1 stop
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12:37 pm - 9:42 pm
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DTW
7h 05m
1 stop
$234Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to El Paso flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Paso is August, where tickets cost $325 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $834 and $497 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Paso, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Detroit to El Paso

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Paso?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to El Paso was $88 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to El Paso are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $466 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 $464 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to El Paso from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to El Paso

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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 Detroit 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4309 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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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.

4.0 Okaybyron, Feb 2026
DAL - SAT
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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

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.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

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!

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!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

No wheel chair as requested at Atlanta arrival on first flight.

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

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.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

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.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Arriving plane went to wrong gate. Flight Attendant was late. Was in no Hurry when he arrived. Flight was fine. Plane had to wait 20 minutes to get assigned a gate due to designated gate tied up. barely connected.. Boarded extremely late on final leg of trip.

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

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

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

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.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

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.

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