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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Paso to Houston.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $234 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $392 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the El Paso to Houston route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $478, a difference of $109. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Paso to Houston flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 12%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 8:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 59% above the route average of $380. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from El Paso to Houston takes 2h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from El Paso to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 38m, compared with 4h 42m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 9h 38m 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.

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 from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Houston range from $297 to $525, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

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