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

• Earliest: departs at 7:40 am and lands at 9:49 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 2h 09m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to El Paso takes 2h 09m, 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 Houston to El Paso range from $297 to $529, with an average of $370 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $370 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $215 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $385 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Houston to El Paso flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 23%, and night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $151 to $1,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Houston to El Paso are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

El Paso Airport (ELP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

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).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Houston to El Paso. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $345 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $108.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 42m, compared with 4h 14m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 11h 27m 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.

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.

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.