$53 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to California

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Cheap Flights from El Paso to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$211
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$160
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$147
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$287
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$303
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$250
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$367
Reno
Reno1 stop$186
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$247
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$211
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$160
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$147
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$287
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$303
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$250
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$367
Reno
Reno1 stop$186
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$247

Book Cheap El Paso to California Plane Tickets

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

Sat, Mar 21 - Tue, Mar 24
Frontier Logo
9:51 pm - 10:51 pm
ELP
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LAS
2h 00mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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ELP
1h 49mnonstop
$104Frontier
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
Frontier Logo
9:51 pm - 10:51 pm
ELP
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LAS
2h 00mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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ELP
1h 49mnonstop
$106Frontier
Thu, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 28
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 3:19 pm
ELP
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LAS
2h 03mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:17 pm - 9:06 pm
LAS
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ELP
1h 49mnonstop
$107Frontier
Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 9:07 am
ELP
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BUR
19h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 9:06 pm
BUR
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ELP
5h 51m
1 stop
$191Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 9:07 am
ELP
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BUR
19h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 7:59 pm
BUR
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ELP
23h 54m
1 stop
$199Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
8:37 am - 11:37 am
ELP
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SNA
4h 00m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:17 pm - 6:17 pm
SNA
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ELP
4h 00m
1 stop
$233American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 9:50 pm
ELP
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SNA
7h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 8:10 pm
SNA
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ELP
7h 30m
2 stops
$238Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
2:20 pm - 7:05 pm
ELP
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SNA
5h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 6:05 pm
SNA
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ELP
8h 20m
2 stops
$243Southwest
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 8:56 pm
ELP
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SMF
7h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:30 pm
SMF
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ELP
7h 30m
1 stop
$431United Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
2:32 pm - 8:56 pm
ELP
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SMF
7h 24m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 1:30 pm
SMF
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ELP
7h 30m
1 stop
$455United Airlines
Booking Insights

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

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

What is the cheapest El Paso to California flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to California from El Paso found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $226 round-trip. The most popular route is from El Paso (ELP) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $263.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from El Paso to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $353 on average. Morning departures are around 39% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $543.

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

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $464 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to California, 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 El Paso to California is January, when tickets cost $263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $375 and $375 respectively.

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

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

When flying from El Paso to California, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to El Paso, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to California, 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 El Paso to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$53
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from El Paso to Las Vegas

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 El Paso to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from El Paso to California 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 El Paso to California?

    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 from El Paso to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from El Paso to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from El Paso to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $79 one-way - $197 round-trip; Los Angeles $172 one-way - $378 round-trip; San Diego $172 one-way - $340 round-trip

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso to California. 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 El Paso to California? 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12025 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
BUR - STS
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You sent me an email saying boarding was at 9:29 and AA sent one that was 8:29 on Sunday morning. I had to call AA to get that it was indeed 8:29.

The airport crew and on board experience was fine. The problem with Alaska air is that there is zero customer service over the phone when you’re trying to buy your ticket or change anything.

The front desk attendant was rude to everyone in an absolutely careless way.

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

The flight attendant was friendly and attentive. Although our interaction was brief—- it made a difference. The crew was upfront about turbulence. I like the Maui pretzels.

The boarding process could be clearer, there's never a call for group f

I bought tickets MONTHS ago for a flight that left SAN at 14:30. That is what it says on our tickets. I was never notified of any time changes. During online check-in. I discovered the flight time had been changed to 15:45. This was unacceptable and had I been notified, I would have changed flights, or airlines. That departure time was unworkable with our plans. We called Alaska and asked for an explanation. They said flight time was changed 11/08/25. No proof of notification could be offered. We asked to be moved to an earlier flight. After much pleading, the rep said she would allow a “one time exception..” While I appreciate being moved, this was YOUR fault Alaska Airlines.

Representatives both at the gate and on the plane have zero interest in helping you! It’s really unfortunate…

The planes were in very nice condition. Comfortable enough leg room. I had a very quick connection on my return home I made it just fine and so did my luggage!!

We left late; had to land in Minneapolis unscheduled to refuel and then landed in interior instead of lax at 2am......

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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.

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

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

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