$29 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$178
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$133
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$114
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$152
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$367
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$278
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$298
Reno
Reno1 stop$267
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$337
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$178
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$133
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$114
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$152
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$367
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$278
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$298
Reno
Reno1 stop$267
Sacramento
Sacramento2 stops$337

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

Mon, Dec 15 - Fri, Dec 19
Frontier Logo
8:55 pm - 9:55 pmELP-LAS
2h 00mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:10 pm - 8:00 pmLAS-ELP
1h 50mnonstop
$109Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Frontier Logo
1:05 pm - 11:39 pmELP-LAS
11h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:44 pm - 8:34 pmLAS-ELP
1h 50mnonstop
$110Frontier
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
Frontier Logo
5:55 pm - 6:55 pmELP-LAS
2h 00mnonstop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 1:43 pmLAS-ELP
6h 28m1 stop
$111Frontier
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Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:32 pm - 8:50 amELP-LAX
21h 18m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:12 am - 3:01 pmLAX-ELP
4h 49m1 stop
$182Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:05 pmELP-LAX
24h 10m1 stop
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9:20 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-ELP
21h 40m1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pmELP-FAT
7h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 11:59 pmFAT-ELP
4h 37m1 stop
$341American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Tue, Dec 30
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 5:25 pmELP-SMF
6h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:40 pm - 12:25 amSMF-ELP
3h 45m1 stop
$357Southwest
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Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:48 pm - 10:16 amELP-SMF
16h 28m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:08 pmSMF-ELP
8h 38m1 stop
$386Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 10:10 amELP-FAT
5h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 1:10 pmFAT-ELP
6h 45m1 stop
$387Southwest
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Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
American Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 6:24 pmELP-BUR
3h 54m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:14 pm - 6:24 pmBUR-ELP
5h 10m1 stop
$400American Airlines
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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 $253 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 $264.

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $421 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 September, when tickets cost $267 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $386 and $378 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 Saturdays 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 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$29
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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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.

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

    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 45% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $559.

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 $112 one-way - $184 round-trip; Los Angeles $161 one-way - $355 round-trip; San Diego $209 one-way - $348 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 11379 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

10.0 ExcellentChuck, Nov 2025SBP - SAN
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They changed our flight from a one stop 3 hour layover to a non-stop. Saved us hours and got us there sooner.

First Class seats had no more legroom then Premium Economy. There was no working WiFi or entertainment. I would have rather paid $400 more and flown on United for the 6 hours from EWR to SFO.

The ground crew did not supply drink or snacks during the layover in SFO. So there weren't many options. Otherwise, it was all great.

We flew economy, it was what I expected. The seats are too upright for me

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

Good, but because I fly internationally I found the food and service lousy compared to European standards. You should include a regular small mean (and not a lousy sandwich) and ear phones. People who travel from Europe are not aware of limited services.

Fine. But given how empty the flight was, I do not understand why my dog, in its carrier, could not be placed on the seat next to me (which was empty) rather than on the floor under seat. This seemed like overkill on the rule following by the flight staff.

Flight from LAX to STS das excellent. Flight from DCA to LAX was troubled by the previous flight returning to the one DCA gate putting our flight in jeopardy. However another gate was arranged and that flight was a bit late, but was handled exceptionally.

A very good experience - all staff was friendly and helpful.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

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

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

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

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

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