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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from El Paso to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:29 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 7:49 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from El Paso to Houston:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from El Paso to Houston takes 1h 59m, covering 668 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Houston range from $306 to $530, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $240 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $395 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Paso to Houston flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 11%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the El Paso to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from El Paso to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

Flights from El Paso to Houston usually depart from El Paso (ELP) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from El Paso to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from El Paso to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $181.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between El Paso and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 4h 42m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 10h 17m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Houston is 1 hour ahead of El Paso (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating El Paso to Houston flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.