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Among airlines operating Houston to El Paso flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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

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.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $214 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $377 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 Houston to El Paso most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% 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 34% on the Houston to El Paso route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $337 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $507, a difference of $170. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to El Paso flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 1:10 am.

The flight takes about 2h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $358. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston to El Paso takes 2h 05m, 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 Houston to El Paso are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $134, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 4h 10m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 11h 09m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

El Paso Airport (ELP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Houston to El Paso range from $287 to $501, with an average of $358 over the past 12 months. Anything below $287 counts as a good deal.

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