ELP - SFO

$90 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from El Paso to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$140
Typical prices: $359-$269
Frontier
Thu 5/21Mon 5/25
ELP - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$90
Typical prices: $178-$290
Frontier
Wed 5/6
ELP - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $140 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between El Paso and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 43m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to San Francisco (ELP-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Francisco 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to San Francisco

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25
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6:08 pm - 8:01 am
ELP
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SFO
14h 53m
1 stop
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8:56 am - 5:23 pm
SFO
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
$140Frontier
Thu, May 21 - Tue, May 26
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6:08 pm - 8:01 am
ELP
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SFO
14h 53m
1 stop
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8:44 pm - 5:47 pm
SFO
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ELP
20h 03m
1 stop
$165Frontier
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:08 pm - 11:28 am
ELP
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SFO
15h 20m
1 stop
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1:12 pm - 8:13 pm
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ELP
6h 01m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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6:08 pm - 12:23 am
ELP
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
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8:56 am - 5:23 pm
SFO
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
$181Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:08 pm - 12:23 am
ELP
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
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8:56 am - 5:23 pm
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
$183Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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7:29 pm - 11:25 pm
ELP
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SFO
28h 56m
1 stop
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2:47 pm - 8:13 pm
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ELP
4h 26m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:08 pm - 8:01 am
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SFO
14h 53m
1 stop
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8:56 am - 5:23 pm
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ELP
7h 27m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
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6:08 pm - 12:23 am
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
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11:36 am - 7:14 pm
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ELP
6h 38m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:08 pm - 12:23 am
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:23 pm
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ELP
10h 23m
1 stop
$202Frontier
Mon, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 13
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6:08 pm - 12:23 am
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SFO
7h 15m
1 stop
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11:24 am - 7:14 pm
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ELP
6h 50m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for El Paso to San Francisco flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco is September, where tickets cost $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $472 and $428 respectively.

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

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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from El Paso to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from El Paso to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from El Paso to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to San Francisco was $90 for a one-way ticket and $140 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from El Paso to San Francisco. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from El Paso to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from El Paso. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from El Paso to San Francisco?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between El Paso and San Francisco.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to San Francisco, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to San Francisco are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $373 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $335 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to El Paso with another airline. Booking your flights between El Paso and SFO 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 El Paso to San Francisco?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from El Paso to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from El Paso to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco? 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 4337 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

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.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

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.

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